Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$32.70/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Nashville, TN is $32.70 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.25.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$32.70/hour

Nashville, TN

50% lower than the US average.

$38.25/hour

Tennessee

28% lower than the US average.

$49.01/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Louisville, Kentucky

$31/hour

This is 16% lower than the Nashville average of $35.94.

Gadsden, Alabama

$29/hour

This is 25% lower than the Nashville average of $35.94.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 14% lower than the Nashville average of $35.94.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $44 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 Nashville, TN average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $33 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 36% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Lebanon, Tennessee	$40	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40
Bartlett, Tennessee	$34	$34

What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Nashville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $33 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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