Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$38.60/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Tennessee is $38.60 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $51.62.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Manager salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.60/hour
Tennessee
34% lower than the US average.
$51.62/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Memphis, Tennessee pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Bartlett, Tennessee ($34) and Germantown, Tennessee ($32). Memphis, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nurse Managers is $39 per hour — Memphis, Tennessee pays 11% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, Tennessee | $34 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and West Virginia ($45). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nurse Managers is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| West Virginia | $45 | $47 |
| Ohio | $44 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Nurse Managers is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $38 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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