Registered Nurse salary in Tennessee, 2026: $68,869–$101,920 advertised across 107 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 107 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (289) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $68,869–$101,920
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $63,981–$106,861
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 107
- of 396 live Registered Nurse listings in Tennessee
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Registered Nurse pay by city in Tennessee
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 82 | $65,291 | $98,613 |
| Hixson | 10 | $68,869 | $102,180 |
| Johnson City | 4 | $66,551 | $126,098 |
| Nashville | 4 | $88,391 | $151,191 |
| Fort Campbell | 3 | $84,810 | $106,414 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 77 | $68,869–$102,440 |
| per diem | 15 | $63,981–$95,181 |
| part-time | 13 | $63,981–$95,181 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 92 | $67,226–$100,797 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 | $79,841–$141,398 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $84,810–$106,414 |
| Tenet Healthcare | 1 | $124,800 |
Quick answers
- What does a Registered Nurse make in Tennessee?
- Across 107 live Registered Nurse listings in Tennessee with advertised pay, the median base range is $68,869–$101,920 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $63,981 at the low end to $106,861 at the high end.
- Which Tennessee cities pay Registered Nurses the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Nashville ($88,391–$151,191), Johnson City ($66,551–$126,098) and Fort Campbell ($84,810–$106,414).
- Does Registered Nurse pay differ by employment type in Tennessee?
- 77 full-time listings advertise a median of $68,869–$102,440, 15 per diem listings advertise a median of $63,981–$95,181 and 13 part-time listings advertise a median of $63,981–$95,181.
- Who is hiring Registered Nurses in Tennessee and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (92, median $67,226–$100,797), Veterans Health Administration (11, median $79,841–$141,398), Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (3, median $84,810–$106,414) and Tenet Healthcare (1, median $124,800).CommonSpirit HealthVeterans Health AdministrationMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHATenet Healthcare
- How many Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee are open right now?
- 396 live Registered Nurse listings in Tennessee on ScrubHub today, of which 107 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Registered Nurse jobs in Tennessee
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 107 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (289) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
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