Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$39.87/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Tennessee is $39.87 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $50.81.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$39.87/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$50.81/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Springfield, Tennessee pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Nashville, Tennessee ($36). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Operating Room Nurses is $40 per hour — Springfield, Tennessee pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Missouri ($54) and Oklahoma ($46). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Operating Room Nurses is $40 per hour — Illinois pays 44% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $58 | $64 |
| Missouri | $54 | $64 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Georgia | $44 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Operating Room Nurses is $40 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $45 |
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on September 28, 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) - Acute Care Med Surg
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
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- Hendersonville, TN
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- Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett
- Bartlett, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$34+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Saint Francis Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$34+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett
- Bartlett, TN
- Sign-On Bonus
$34+/hour
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