Average Registered Nurse Salary

$29.40/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tennessee is $29.40 per hour. This is 42% lower than the US average of $41.68.

Last updated on April 25, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$29.40/hour

Tennessee

42% lower than the US average.

$41.68/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$44$46
Germantown, Tennessee$32$42
Gallatin, Tennessee$31$40
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40
Lebanon, Tennessee$31$40
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Neurology$44$44
Clinical Nurse Coordinator$42$42
Hospice$42$42
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$54$58
Illinois$48$55
Indiana$44$48
Georgia$44$48
Alabama$43$46
Missouri$39$43
Virginia$38$43
Arkansas$29$38
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreCivic$48$49
Insight Global$46$46
TK Health$39$43
Judit Inc.$39$40
HCA TriStar$38$46
Stability Direct$37$39
Tenet Memphis$21$31
Tenet North Cal$20$31

Last updated on April 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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