Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

The highest paying employer in Tennessee for Acute Care Nurse jobs is HCA TriStar, paying up to $31/hr. This is 0% lower than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Tennessee.

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

Covington is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 2% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Bartlett, paying up to $42/hr, Germantown, paying up to $42/hr, and Collierville, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$31.45/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Tennessee is $31.45 per hour. This is 26% lower than the US average of $39.60.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$31.45/hour

Tennessee

26% lower than the US average.

$39.60/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee	$32	$33
Gallatin, Tennessee	$31	$40
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$31	$40
Lebanon, Tennessee	$31	$40

How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$52	$53
South Carolina	$41	$44
North Carolina	$34	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA TriStar	$31	$33

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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