Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$36.33/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Nashville, TN is $36.33 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of $40.84.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$36.33/hour

Nashville, TN

26% lower than the US average.

$40.84/hour

Tennessee

12% lower than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 8% higher than the Nashville average of $36.33.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 16% lower than the Nashville average of $36.33.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 6% higher than the Nashville average of $36.33.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($41) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$41	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

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

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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