Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Franklin, TN

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$39.29/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Franklin, TN is $39.29 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.79.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Franklin, TN compared to State and National Averages

$39.29/hour

Franklin, TN

16% lower than the US average.

$43.79/hour

Tennessee

4% lower than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Franklin Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 26% lower than the Franklin average of $39.29.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% lower than the Franklin average of $39.29.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 24% higher than the Franklin average of $39.29.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $44 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 Franklin, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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