Nurse Extern Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Nurse Extern Salary

$36.03/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Extern in Nashville, TN is $36.03 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.59.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Extern salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$36.03/hour

Nashville, TN

40% lower than the US average.

$38.59/hour

Tennessee

31% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Nurse Extern Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 4% higher than the Nashville average of $36.03.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 12% lower than the Nashville average of $36.03.

Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 16% higher than the Nashville average of $36.03.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Nurse Externs?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Nurse Externs the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 26% more.

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs in Nashville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$36

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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