Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Trauma Nurse Salary
$31.50/hour
The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Tennessee is $31.50 per hour. This is 44% lower than the US average of $45.36.
Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$31.50/hour
Tennessee
44% lower than the US average.
$45.36/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Trauma Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Lebanon, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Trauma Nurses is $32 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 39% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Trauma Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($35). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Trauma Nurses is $32 per hour — North Carolina pays 75% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Trauma Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $31 | $31 |
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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