Hospice Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Hospice Nurse Salary
$38.74/hour
The average salary for a Hospice Nurse in Tennessee is $38.74 per hour. This is 38% lower than the US average of $53.58.
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Hospice Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.74/hour
Tennessee
38% lower than the US average.
$53.58/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Hospice Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Hospice 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 Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Hospice Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Lebanon, TN
$66K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Paris, TN
$66K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Dyersburg, TN
$66K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Crossville, TN
$66K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Chattanooga, TN
- Evenings
$66K-88K/year
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