Average Registered Nurse Salary

$36.50/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Nashville, TN is $36.50 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.90.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$36.50/hour

Nashville, TN

24% lower than the US average.

$38.90/hour

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 7% higher than the Nashville average of $36.50.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$44/hour

This is 18% higher than the Nashville average of $36.50.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 17% lower than the Nashville average of $36.50.

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