Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$38.88/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Tennessee is $38.88 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $42.68.

Last updated on March 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$38.88/hour

Tennessee

10% lower than the US average.

$42.68/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$44$46
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$37$37
North Carolina$34$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
HCA TriStar$37$40
Tenet Memphis$12$12

Last updated on March 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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