Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN
Average Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary
$36.49/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Scrub Nurse in Nashville, TN is $36.49 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.74.
Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$36.49/hour
Nashville, TN
27% lower than the US average.
$38.74/hour
Tennessee
19% lower than the US average.
$46.17/hour
United States
How Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 37% higher than the Nashville average of $36.49.
Asheville, North Carolina
$51/hour
This is 29% higher than the Nashville average of $36.49.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 29% higher than the Nashville average of $36.49.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Operating Room Scrub Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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