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Registered Nurse Manager Critical Care
Ascension Health · Murfreesboro, TN
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Murfreesboro, TN
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Murfreesboro area centers on $55.75 per hour, or about $115,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $43.45 and the upper quarter over $79.07. That ranks 118th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 99th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro. The free report below lists employers near Murfreesboro and what they pay.
- $55.75median pay per hour, Nashville
- $43–$79typical range per hour
- 5,050nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Murfreesboro, TN
The metro median is 11% above the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 5,050 medical and health services managers employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.79 | $74,440 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.45 | $90,380 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $55.75 | $115,970 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.07 | $164,470 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $103.63 | $215,550 | 83% above U.S. median |
How Murfreesboro ranks
- 118th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 99th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 10 Tennessee metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $55.75 median hour buys what $57.87 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Murfreesboro paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,007
- Per year: $100,350
- Per month: $8,362
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Murfreesboro
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Tennessee
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Hospitals in Murfreesboro
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Murfreesboro, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Trustpoint Hospital Murfreesboro, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System - Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Rutherford County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Rutherford County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, TN | 10 mi | $55.75/hr | 60,302 |
| Lebanon, TN | 24 mi | $55.75/hr | 51,501 |
| Clarksville, TN | 71 mi | $49.13/hr | 185,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 78 mi | $46.27/hr | 79,076 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81 mi | $46.45/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 81 mi | $46.45/hr | 64,029 |
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License and tax basics in Tennessee
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Murfreesboro, TN?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $55.75 per hour, about $115,970 a year. The middle half earn between $43.45 and $79.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Murfreesboro a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 99th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Murfreesboro?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro, led by Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Murfreesboro as a nurse manager & leadership?
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Murfreesboro in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Rutherford County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Murfreesboro?
The federal per diem benchmark in Murfreesboro is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
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