Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Trauma Nurses?

Covington is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Trauma Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 2% higher than the average pay for Trauma Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Bartlett, paying up to $42/hr, Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, and Collierville, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$31.50/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Nashville, TN is $31.50 per hour. This is equal to the Tennessee average

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$31.50/hour

Nashville, TN

26% lower than the US average.

$31.50/hour

Tennessee

26% lower than the US average.

$39.70/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 2% higher than the Nashville average of $31.67.

Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 2% higher than the Nashville average of $31.67.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 3% higher than the Nashville average of $31.67.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Trauma Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee	$32	$33
Gallatin, Tennessee	$31	$40
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Nashville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA TriStar	$32	$32

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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