Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, TN
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$39.56/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Portland, TN is $39.56 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $47.62.
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Portland, TN compared to State and National Averages
$39.56/hour
Portland, TN
20% lower than the US average.
$47.62/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Hendersonville, Tennessee
$40/hour
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
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 Tennessee average for Acute Care Nurses is $40 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 11% 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 | $37 | $40 |
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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