Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Oak Ridge, TN
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$28.43/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Oak Ridge, TN is $28.43 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of $31.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Oak Ridge, TN compared to State and National Averages
$28.43/hour
Oak Ridge, TN
43% lower than the US average.
$31.80/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$40.53/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Oak Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Oak Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 12% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $28.43.
Brevard, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 2% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $28.43.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 6% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $28.43.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on January 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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