Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Covington is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 17% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, Collierville, paying up to $42/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$26.64/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Memphis, TN is $26.64 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of $31.21.

Last updated on May 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$26.64/hour

Memphis, TN

78% lower than the US average.

$31.21/hour

Tennessee

52% lower than the US average.

$47.39/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $26.64.

Nashville, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $26.64.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 15% higher than the Memphis average of $26.64.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Germantown, Tennessee	$32	$42
Gallatin, Tennessee	$31	$40
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40
Lebanon, Tennessee	$31	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Memphis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$31	$31

Last updated on May 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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