Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$33.98/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Memphis, TN is $33.98 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Tennessee average of $36.90.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$33.98/hour

Memphis, TN

43% lower than the US average.

$36.90/hour

Tennessee

31% lower than the US average.

$48.49/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 9% lower than the Memphis average of $32.08.

Dickson, Tennessee

$31/hour

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

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 19% higher than the Memphis average of $32.08.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $34 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 34% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$45	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40
Bartlett, Tennessee	$34	$34
Memphis, Tennessee	$32	$42

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

Only Tenet Memphis reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Tenet Memphis also 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 — Tenet Memphis pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$33	$34

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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