Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$42.40/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Nashville, TN is $42.40 per hour. This is 24% higher than the Tennessee average of $32.15.

Last updated on February 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.40/hour

Nashville, TN

4% lower than the US average.

$32.15/hour

Tennessee

38% lower than the US average.

$44.23/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Rome, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 36% lower than the Nashville average of $43.55.

Tupelo, Mississippi

$26/hour

This is 65% lower than the Nashville average of $43.55.

Cartersville, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 23% lower than the Nashville average of $43.55.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40

Last updated on February 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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