Average Registered Nurse Salary

$37.47/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tennessee is $37.47 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $44.27.

Last updated on February 13, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$37.47/hour

Tennessee

18% lower than the US average.

$44.27/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Tennessee?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Neurology$44$44
Acute Care$39$46
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$55$58
Illinois$47$56
Georgia$44$48
Indiana$44$55
Missouri$43$50
Alabama$41$44
Kentucky$40$44
Virginia$38$43
Arkansas$37$41
Mississippi$27$28
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreCivic$47$48
HCA TriStar$38$46
Stability Direct$37$39
TK Health$35$36
Tenet Memphis$18$31

Last updated on February 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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