New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$32.08/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Memphis, TN is $32.08 per hour. This is 18% higher than the Tennessee average of $26.40.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages
$32.08/hour
Memphis, TN
16% lower than the US average.
$26.40/hour
Tennessee
41% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
Nashville, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 3% lower than the Memphis average of $32.08.
Wichita, Kansas
$28/hour
This is 16% lower than the Memphis average of $32.08.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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