Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$43.81/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Nashville, TN is $43.81 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of $39.64.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$43.81/hour

Nashville, TN

16% lower than the US average.

$39.64/hour

Tennessee

28% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 10% higher than the Nashville average of $35.91.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 9% higher than the Nashville average of $35.91.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 15% lower than the Nashville average of $35.91.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $45 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 Nashville, TN average for Operating Room Nurses is $44 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 3% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$45	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Operating Room Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$42

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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