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 18% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, Collierville, paying up to $42/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$26.38/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Memphis, TN is $26.38 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of $26.67.

Last updated on April 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$26.38/hour

Memphis, TN

79% lower than the US average.

$26.67/hour

Tennessee

77% lower than the US average.

$47.17/hour

United States

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

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Bartlett, Tennessee

$26/hour

This is 3% lower than the Memphis average of $26.78.

Nashville, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 14% higher than the Memphis average of $26.78.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 14% higher than the Memphis average of $26.78.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42
Gallatin, Tennessee	$31	$40
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40
Lebanon, 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	$31

Last updated on April 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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