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Registered nurse salary in Tennessee, 2026

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Tennessee?

Average base salary

$39.75
11%
below national average
Average $39.75
Low $27.51
High $57.45

The average salary for a registered nurse is $39.75 per hour in Tennessee and $11,250 overtime per year.3.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Tennessee

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp $...
Crestwyn Behavioral Health2.2out of 5 stars.
Germantown, TN
$55 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Tennessee

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Hamilton Staffing Solutions
 
$260,000per year
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Diverse Lynx
 
$197,600per year
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
 
$187,200per year
Republic Health Resources
 
$185,536per year
US Tech Solutions
 
$182,000per year
Aspen Medical
 
$181,140per year

Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Tennessee

  1. Memphis, TN
    $54.56 per hour
  2. Jackson, TN
    $54.21 per hour
  3. Nashville, TN
    $49.63 per hour
  4. Chattanooga, TN
    $46.58 per hour
  5. Franklin, TN
    $41.82 per hour

Where can a Registered Nurse earn more?

Compare salaries for Registered Nurses in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Tennessee?

Registered Nurse II

Job openings
Average $33.11 per hour