Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

The highest paying employer in Tennessee for Operating Room Nurse jobs is Tenet Memphis, paying up to $31/hr. This is 26% lower than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Tennessee.

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 21% lower than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Bartlett, paying up to $42/hr, Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, and Collierville, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$38.94/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Tennessee is $38.94 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $41.10.

Last updated on October 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$38.94/hour

Tennessee

6% lower than the US average.

$41.10/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee	$32	$33
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$58	$58
Georgia	$47	$55
Virginia	$35	$42
South Carolina	$23	$23

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis	$31	$31
HCA TriStar	$29	$33

Last updated on October 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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