As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scrub Technician in Tennessee is $49,076, equivalent to $24 per hour, $944 weekly, or $4,090 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scrub Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scrub Technician in Tennessee vary widely, spanning from $36,537 to $64,185. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,512) and 75th percentile ($56,985), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,185 per year. This $14,473 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Problem Solving or Basic Life Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tennessee Scrub Technician often earn 6.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 56 companies. However, Tennessee currently ranks 43 nationwide for Scrub Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scrub Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $36,537 TN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $42,512 TN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $49,076 TN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $56,985 TN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $64,185 TN July 01, 2026
25% $42,512 10% $36,537 90% $64,185 75% $56,985 $49,076 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Adams, TN Avg. Salary $53,600 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $53,212 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $52,569 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $53,357 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $54,280 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $54,201 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $53,068 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $52,867 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $52,689 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $52,736 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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