Float Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Float Nurse Salary
$38.29/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Tennessee is $38.29 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $42.90.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.29/hour
Tennessee
12% lower than the US average.
$42.90/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Float Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($41) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $41 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Georgia ($50) and Pennsylvania ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Virginia pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $56 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($33). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $42 |
| Tenet Memphis | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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