Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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

Springfield is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 30% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Dickson, paying up to $41/hr, Nashville, paying up to $49/hr, and Murfreesboro, paying up to $41/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$29.42/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Nashville, TN is $29.42 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of $37.27.

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$29.42/hour

Nashville, TN

64% lower than the US average.

$37.27/hour

Tennessee

29% lower than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Nashville average of $39.91.

Springfield, Tennessee

$42/hour

This is 6% higher than the Nashville average of $39.91.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 28% lower than the Nashville average of $39.91.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Dickson, Tennessee	$41	$41
Nashville, Tennessee	$40	$49
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$40	$41
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Bartlett, Tennessee	$35	$42
Memphis, Tennessee	$32	$42
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time	$57	$57
Perm Staff Jobs	$28	$28

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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