Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$43.79/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Tennessee is $43.79 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $41.23.
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$43.79/hour
Tennessee
6% higher than the US average.
$41.23/hour
United States
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Pinewood Springs
- Columbia, TN
- Nights
$31-42/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
- LHC Group
- Ooltewah, TN
$81K+/year
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Psychiatric
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-46/hour
Posted 7 days ago
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