Average Registered Nurse Salary

$34.82/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Memphis, TN is $34.82 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.86.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$34.82/hour

Memphis, TN

28% lower than the US average.

$38.86/hour

Tennessee

15% lower than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$30/hour

This is 18% lower than the Memphis average of $34.82.

Dickson, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 11% lower than the Memphis average of $34.82.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 11% higher than the Memphis average of $34.82.

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

Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$35$38
Tenet Memphis$34$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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