Average Gastrointestinal Nurse Salary

$40.69/hour

The average salary for a Gastrointestinal Nurse in Tennessee is $40.69 per hour. This is 29% lower than the US average of $52.38.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Gastrointestinal Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$40.69/hour

Tennessee

29% lower than the US average.

$52.38/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Gastrointestinal Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Gastrointestinal Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Gastrointestinal Nurses is $41 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 9% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee$44$45
Hendersonville, Tennessee$40$40
Franklin, Tennessee$39$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$39$40
Nashville, Tennessee$36$40
How does the pay for Gastrointestinal Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Only Virginia reports pay data for Gastrointestinal Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Gastrointestinal Nurses is $41 per hour — Virginia pays 19% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$33$34
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Gastrointestinal Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Gastrointestinal Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Gastrointestinal Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$36$42
Tenet Memphis$34$34

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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