Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Murfreesboro, TN

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$38.93/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Murfreesboro, TN is $38.93 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.45.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Murfreesboro, TN compared to State and National Averages

$38.93/hour

Murfreesboro, TN

18% lower than the US average.

$39.45/hour

Tennessee

17% lower than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Murfreesboro Compare to Other Cities

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Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 24% lower than the Murfreesboro average of $38.93.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is equal to the Murfreesboro average

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 7% lower than the Murfreesboro average of $38.93.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Murfreesboro, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 13% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Murfreesboro?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Murfreesboro, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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