Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Columbia, TN
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$31.28/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Columbia, TN is $31.28 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Tennessee average of $40.38.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Manager salaries in Columbia, TN compared to State and National Averages
$31.28/hour
Columbia, TN
61% lower than the US average.
$40.38/hour
Tennessee
25% lower than the US average.
$50.45/hour
United States
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
This is 15% higher than the Columbia average of $31.28.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 19% higher than the Columbia average of $31.28.
Cleveland, Tennessee
$26/hour
This is 22% lower than the Columbia average of $31.28.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Lebanon, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Columbia, TN average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 45% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $35 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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