salary$81,500 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$112,310per year
Jobs in the area13,760people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 20.6% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $81,500 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $65,280 and $112,310.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 20.6% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.