Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Memphis

Oncology nurses in Memphis earn an average of $77,948 per year (or $37.48 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Memphis, TN
8% lower than the national average
$77,948
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Memphis oncology nurses earn 8% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Oncology nurse salary range in Memphis, TN

10%
$55,659
MEDIAN
$70,984
90%
$107,734
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $107,734 $51
75th Percentile $89,337 $42
Median $70,984 $34
25th Percentile $68,470 $32

80% of Memphis oncology nurses earn between $55,659 and $107,734.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Memphis

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Memphis, TN
$84,086
Overall Average
Memphis, TN
$77,948

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Memphis oncology nurses earn about $84,086 per year. Cost-of-living in Memphis is 7% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Tennessee for oncology nurses

Franklin, TN $80,667 per year
Knoxville, TN $69,232 per year

Tennessee nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Franklin, where the average oncology nurses salary is $80,667 and 20,850 registered nurses are currently employed. The Knoxville area comes in second, with a $69,232 average oncology nurse salary and 7,930 registered nurses employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Memphis, TN?

Case Management Nurse $80,897 per year
Dialysis Nurse $80,286 per year
Renal Nurse $77,484 per year
Substance Abuse Nurse $76,894 per year
PACU Nurse $76,662 per year
Nurse Manager $75,841 per year
Nurse Educator $74,787 per year
Vascular Nurse $73,734 per year
Trauma Nurse $73,250 per year
Transplant Nurse $72,765 per year

At a $77,948 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Memphis tend to earn less than case management nurses ($80,897) and dialysis nurses ($80,286). They tend to earn more than renal nurses ($77,484), substance abuse nurses ($76,894), PACU nurses ($76,662), nurse managers ($75,841), nurse educators ($74,787), vascular nurses ($73,734), trauma nurses ($73,250), and transplant nurses ($72,765).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health