Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN
Average Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salary
$36.56/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Decision Unit Nurse in Nashville, TN is $36.56 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.79.
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Decision Unit Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$36.56/hour
Nashville, TN
30% lower than the US average.
$38.79/hour
Tennessee
23% lower than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
How Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 37% higher than the Nashville average of $36.56.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 30% higher than the Nashville average of $36.56.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Clinical Decision Unit Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Clinical Decision Unit Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Franklin, Tennessee ($39) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Clinical Decision Unit Nurse jobs in Nashville?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Decision Unit Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - CDU - Clinical Decision Unit
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
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