Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$37.69/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tennessee is $37.69 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $42.49.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$37.69/hour
Tennessee
13% lower than the US average.
$42.49/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $43 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $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 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($50) and Pennsylvania ($50). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour — Virginia pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $56 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $43 | $44 |
| Alabama | $40 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
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 $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $40 |
| Tenet Memphis | $33 | $34 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
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