Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$37.73/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Tennessee is $37.73 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $49.89.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$37.73/hour
Tennessee
32% lower than the US average.
$49.89/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| 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 | $34 | $34 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Virginia ($49) and North Carolina ($47). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $38 per hour — Georgia pays 36% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Virginia | $49 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $41 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
| Alabama | $36 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $36 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 Medical Surgical Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $40 |
| Tenet Memphis | $33 | $34 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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