Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Memphis, TN
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$34.54/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Memphis, TN is $34.54 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.81.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages
$34.54/hour
Memphis, TN
47% lower than the US average.
$38.81/hour
Tennessee
31% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities
Dickson, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 10% lower than the Memphis average of $34.54.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 12% higher than the Memphis average of $34.54.
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
This is 6% higher than the Memphis average of $34.54.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Stepdown 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 Memphis, TN average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 27% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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