Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$45.15/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Nashville, TN is $45.15 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of $39.69.

Last updated on March 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$45.15/hour

Nashville, TN

4% higher than the US average.

$39.69/hour

Tennessee

9% lower than the US average.

$43.17/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Atlanta, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 24% lower than the Nashville average of $43.71.

Morganton, North Carolina

$27/hour

This is 64% lower than the Nashville average of $43.71.

Gastonia, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 38% lower than the Nashville average of $43.71.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$44$46
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40
What are the highest paying Agencies for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Nashville?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Medical City Healthcare$40$40
HCA TriStar$39$40

Last updated on March 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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