Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$36.56/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Nashville, TN is $36.56 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.79.

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

Stepdown Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$36.56/hour

Nashville, TN

30% lower than the US average.

$38.79/hour

Tennessee

23% lower than the US average.

$47.70/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 7% higher than the Nashville average of $36.56.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 17% lower than the Nashville average of $36.56.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 6% higher than the Nashville average of $36.56.

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 Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 20% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$37	$40

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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