Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

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

Nashville is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $33/hr. This is 18% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Covington, paying up to $42/hr, Memphis, paying up to $42/hr, and Bartlett, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$26.64/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Memphis, TN is $26.64 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $27.13.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$26.64/hour

Memphis, TN

24% lower than the US average.

$27.13/hour

Tennessee

22% lower than the US average.

$33.11/hour

United States

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

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Franklin, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 3% lower than the Memphis average of $32.08.

Nashville, Tennessee

$32/hour

This is 1% higher than the Memphis average of $32.08.

Springfield, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 3% lower than the Memphis average of $32.08.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee	$32	$33
Memphis, Tennessee	$32	$42
Bartlett, Tennessee	$32	$42
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42
Gallatin, Tennessee	$31	$40
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 February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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