Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$40.56/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Tennessee is $40.56 per hour. This is 55% lower than the US average of $62.75.
Last updated on July 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$40.56/hour
Tennessee
55% lower than the US average.
$62.75/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $41 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($46). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $41 per hour — Missouri pays 61% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $65 | $73 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on July 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
- Smyrna, TN
$45+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$38-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$38-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$38-46/hour
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