Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Powell, TN

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$44.03/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Powell, TN is $44.03 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of $39.57.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.03/hour

Powell, TN

3% lower than the US average.

$39.57/hour

Tennessee

15% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 24% higher than the Knoxville average of $44.03.

Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 19% higher than the Knoxville average of $44.03.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 36% lower than the Knoxville average of $44.03.

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 Powell, TN average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Smyrna, Tennessee.

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
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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