Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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 1% 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

$31.80/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Nashville, TN is $31.80 per hour. This is equal to the Tennessee average

Last updated on December 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$31.80/hour

Nashville, TN

27% lower than the US average.

$31.80/hour

Tennessee

27% lower than the US average.

$40.36/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 10% lower than the Nashville average of $31.91.

Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 1% higher than the Nashville average of $31.91.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 37% higher than the Nashville average of $31.91.

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

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA TriStar	$32	$33

Last updated on December 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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