Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$33.99/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Memphis, TN is $33.99 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of $37.67.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$33.99/hour

Memphis, TN

34% lower than the US average.

$37.67/hour

Tennessee

21% lower than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

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

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$30/hour

This is 18% lower than the Memphis average of $34.87.

Dickson, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 11% lower than the Memphis average of $34.87.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 11% higher than the Memphis average of $34.87.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($41) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $34 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 30% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$41	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$37	$40
Memphis, Tennessee	$35	$42
Bartlett, Tennessee	$32	$34

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

Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($33). Tenet Memphis has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$34
Tenet Memphis	$33	$34

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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