Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Covington is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Bartlett, paying up to $42/hr, Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, and Collierville, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$26.96/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Memphis, TN is $26.96 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of $28.90.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$26.96/hour

Memphis, TN

47% lower than the US average.

$28.90/hour

Tennessee

37% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Bartlett, Tennessee

$32/hour

This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $27.16.

Nashville, Tennessee

$32/hour

This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $27.16.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 13% higher than the Memphis average of $27.16.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bartlett, Tennessee	$32	$42
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42
Nashville, Tennessee	$32	$33
Gallatin, Tennessee	$31	$40
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40
Lebanon, Tennessee	$31	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Memphis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$30	$34

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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