Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Dayton, TN

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,943/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Dayton, TN is $1,943 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,260.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 3,716 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,943/week

Dayton, TN

16% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Dayton Compare to Other Cities

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Athens, Tennessee

$1,952/week

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$1,810/week

Maryville, Tennessee

$2,027/week

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Kingsport, Tennessee pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,472 per week, followed by Bristol, Tennessee ($2,469) and Memphis, Tennessee ($2,272). Kingsport, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,943 per week — Kingsport, Tennessee pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kingsport, Tennessee$2,472$3,200
Bristol, Tennessee$2,469$3,200
Memphis, Tennessee$2,272$2,973
Morristown, Tennessee$2,218$2,218
Oak Ridge, Tennessee$2,167$2,448
Gallatin, Tennessee$2,137$3,035
Clarksville, Tennessee$2,097$2,410

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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