Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$39.05/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Murfreesboro, TN is $39.05 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of $37.67.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.05/hour

Murfreesboro, TN

16% lower than the US average.

$37.67/hour

Tennessee

20% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

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

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Smyrna, Tennessee

$44/hour

This is 12% higher than the Murfreesboro average of $39.05.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 25% lower than the Murfreesboro average of $39.05.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% higher than the Murfreesboro average of $39.05.

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 Murfreesboro, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 13% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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$36$40
Memphis, Tennessee$35$42
Bartlett, Tennessee$32$34
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Murfreesboro?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $28 per hour. For comparison, the Murfreesboro, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 28% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$28$28

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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