Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary
$38.71/hour
The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in Tennessee is $38.71 per hour. This is 35% lower than the US average of $52.18.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.71/hour
Tennessee
35% lower than the US average.
$52.18/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $43 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $35 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $32 | $34 |
How does the pay for Rehabilitation Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($56) and Pennsylvania ($51). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 46% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $63 |
| North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Ohio | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $43 | $46 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $42 |
Last updated on November 13, 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) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin
- Hendersonville, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
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