Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, TN

Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$40.84/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Portland, TN is $40.84 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $46.03.

Last updated on August 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Portland, TN compared to State and National Averages

$40.84/hour

Portland, TN

13% lower than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities

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Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

Bowling Green, Kentucky

$46/hour

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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

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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