Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary
$40.84/hour
The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Tennessee is $40.84 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $49.94.
Last updated on August 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$40.84/hour
Tennessee
22% lower than the US average.
$49.94/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Orthopedics 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 Tennessee average for Orthopedics Nurses is $41 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Georgia ($49) and South Carolina ($13). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Orthopedics Nurses is $41 per hour — North Carolina pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $13 | $13 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Tenet Memphis pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($30). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Orthopedics Nurses is $41 per hour — Tenet Memphis pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on August 24, 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) - Med Surg
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Parkridge Medical Center
- Chattanooga, TN
$38-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics Med Surg
- Parkridge Medical Center
- Chattanooga, TN
$38-39/hour
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