Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$43.79/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Tennessee is $43.79 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $52.64.
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$43.79/hour
Tennessee
20% lower than the US average.
$52.64/hour
United States
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 Tennessee average for Mental Health Nurses is $44 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($46) and South Carolina ($39). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Mental Health Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Mental Health Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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