Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$39.00/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Tennessee is $39.00 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $47.78.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$39.00/hour
Tennessee
23% lower than the US average.
$47.78/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Memphis, Tennessee pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Bartlett, Tennessee ($34). Memphis, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nursing Home Nurses is $39 per hour — Memphis, Tennessee pays 11% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, Tennessee | $35 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nursing Home Nurses is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 36% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $28 | $37 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nursing Home Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $38 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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