Average Pediatric Nurse Salary in Tennessee
Pediatric nurses in Tennessee earn an average of $62,025 per year (or $29.82 per hour).
Tennessee pediatric nurses earn 21% lower than the national average salary for pediatric nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).
Pediatric nurse salary range in Tennessee
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $76,229 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,894 | $34 |
| Median | $58,034 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,318 | $26 |
80% of Tennessee pediatric nurses earn between $44,826 and $76,229.
Cost-of-living adjusted pediatric nurse salary in Tennessee
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Tennessee pediatric nurses earn about $67,272 per year. Cost-of-living in Tennessee is 7% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Pediatric nurses salaries in other states
| California | $121,322 per year |
| Hawaii | $92,134 per year |
| Oregon | $96,259 per year |
| Massachusetts | $94,482 per year |
| Washington | $97,794 per year |
| New York | $89,587 per year |
| Nevada | $92,941 per year |
| New Jersey | $87,651 per year |
| Connecticut | $85,405 per year |
| Minnesota | $79,937 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in Tennessee?
| Case Management Nurse | $78,736 per year |
| Dialysis Nurse | $78,141 per year |
| Oncology Nurse | $75,865 per year |
| Renal Nurse | $75,414 per year |
| Substance Abuse Nurse | $74,840 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $74,615 per year |
| Nurse Manager | $73,815 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $72,790 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $71,765 per year |
| Trauma Nurse | $71,293 per year |
At a $62,025 average annual salary, pediatric nurses in Tennessee tend to earn less than case management nurses ($78,736), dialysis nurses ($78,141), oncology nurses ($75,865), renal nurses ($75,414), substance abuse nurses ($74,840), PACU nurses ($74,615), nurse managers ($73,815), nurse educators ($72,790), vascular nurses ($71,765), and trauma nurses ($71,293).
More about pediatric nurses
A pediatric nurse cares for and treats children. On any given day, pediatric RNs may assess adolescent patients and provide evidence-based interventions, administer medication or educate parents and caregivers on wellness practices.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
