Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$32.08/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Memphis, TN is $32.08 per hour. This is 20% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.51.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages
$32.08/hour
Memphis, TN
53% lower than the US average.
$38.51/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
Belleville, Illinois
$50/hour
This is 36% higher than the Memphis average of $32.08.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 38% higher than the Memphis average of $32.08.
Gadsden, Alabama
$29/hour
This is 12% lower than the Memphis average of $32.08.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Chattanooga, Tennessee pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Bartlett, Tennessee ($34). For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Chattanooga, Tennessee pays 22% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Memphis?
Tenet Memphis pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($33). For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Tenet Memphis pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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