Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$38.14/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Tennessee is $38.14 per hour. This is 37% lower than the US average of $52.24.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.14/hour
Tennessee
37% lower than the US average.
$52.24/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Illinois ($50) and Georgia ($49). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $38 per hour — Missouri pays 34% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $45 |
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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