Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Covington is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Bartlett, paying up to $42/hr, Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, and Collierville, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$26.85/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Memphis, TN is $26.85 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of $29.48.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$26.85/hour

Memphis, TN

48% lower than the US average.

$29.48/hour

Tennessee

35% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Nashville, Tennessee

$32/hour

This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $27.12.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 13% higher than the Memphis average of $27.12.

Evansville, Indiana

$30/hour

This is 11% higher than the Memphis average of $27.12.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bartlett, Tennessee	$32	$42
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42
Nashville, Tennessee	$32	$33
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Memphis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$29	$34

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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