Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$38.34/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Tennessee is $38.34 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.34/hour
Tennessee
33% lower than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Memphis, Tennessee pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Bartlett, Tennessee ($34). Memphis, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Long Term Care Nurses is $38 per hour — Memphis, Tennessee pays 10% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, Tennessee | $34 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Long Term Care Nurses is $38 per hour — Virginia pays 37% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Long Term Care Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $45 |
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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