Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Nashville, TN
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$35.90/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Nashville, TN is $35.90 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.75.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Manager salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$35.90/hour
Nashville, TN
35% lower than the US average.
$38.75/hour
Tennessee
25% lower than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 8% higher than the Nashville average of $35.90.
Cleveland, Tennessee
$26/hour
This is 40% lower than the Nashville average of $35.90.
Athens, Tennessee
$27/hour
This is 33% lower than the Nashville average of $35.90.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Franklin, Tennessee ($39) and Chattanooga, 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 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
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 — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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