Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$34.30/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Memphis, TN is $34.30 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of $40.56.
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages
$34.30/hour
Memphis, TN
41% lower than the US average.
$40.56/hour
Tennessee
19% lower than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 13% higher than the Memphis average of $34.30.
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
This is 6% higher than the Memphis average of $34.30.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 12% higher than the Memphis average of $34.30.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 28% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Operating Room Circulating Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Memphis, TN
Be the first to know about new jobs for Operating Room Circulating Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts


