Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$37.05/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tennessee is $37.05 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $45.43.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$37.05/hour
Tennessee
23% lower than the US average.
$45.43/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Hendersonville, Tennessee and Lebanon, Tennessee pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, both averaging $40 per hour, ahead of Chattanooga, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $37 per hour — Hendersonville, Tennessee and Lebanon, Tennessee pay 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and Missouri ($47). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $37 per hour — Illinois pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Georgia | $48 | $52 |
| Missouri | $47 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($33). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $40 |
| Tenet Memphis | $33 | $34 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Med/Surg Tele RN
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$64K-93K/year
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- Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett
- Bartlett, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$33+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
$33+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett
- Bartlett, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$33+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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- Memphis, TN
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