Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Covington is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 6% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, Collierville, paying up to $42/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$30.31/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Memphis, TN is $30.31 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.76.

Last updated on June 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$30.31/hour

Memphis, TN

63% lower than the US average.

$38.76/hour

Tennessee

27% lower than the US average.

$49.41/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Bartlett, Tennessee

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Memphis average of $30.31.

Southaven, Mississippi

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Memphis average of $30.31.

Evansville, Indiana

$30/hour

This is equal to the Memphis average

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Memphis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$34	$34
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on June 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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