salary$84,040 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$112,030per year
Jobs in the area25,100people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Nashville?
OK. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 26.9% 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 Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $84,040 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $69,480 and $112,030.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 26.9% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.