Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$26.71/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Memphis, TN is $26.71 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of $30.58.
Last updated on April 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.71/hour
Memphis, TN
74% lower than the US average.
$30.58/hour
Tennessee
52% lower than the US average.
$46.44/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
Franklin, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $26.71.
Nashville, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $26.71.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $26.71.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Memphis?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Memphis | $30 | $53 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $27 | $27 |
Last updated on April 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$31+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$31+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
$31+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$31+/hour
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