Average Hospice Nurse Salary

$38.62/hour

The average salary for a Hospice Nurse in Tennessee is $38.62 per hour. This is 36% lower than the US average of $52.61.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Hospice Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$38.62/hour

Tennessee

36% lower than the US average.

$52.61/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Hospice Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Hospice Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee$45$45
Springfield, Tennessee$42$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee$40$40
Franklin, Tennessee$39$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee$39$40
Nashville, Tennessee$36$40

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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