Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.46/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tennessee is $30.46 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$30.46/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Columbia, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | $46 | $46 |
| Resource | $44 | $46 |
| Maternal - Newborn | $44 | $46 |
| Behavioral Health | $44 | $46 |
| Psychiatric | $44 | $46 |
| Mental Health | $44 | $46 |
| Hospice | $42 | $42 |
| Clinical Nurse Coordinator | $42 | $42 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Georgia | $43 | $53 |
| Ohio | $42 | $50 |
| Mississippi | $38 | $43 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
| South Carolina | $28 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $46 | $49 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $41 | $41 |
| HCA TriStar | $32 | $38 |
| Tenet Memphis | $30 | $34 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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