Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Franklin, TN

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Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$39.32/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Franklin, TN is $39.32 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of $38.85.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Franklin, TN compared to State and National Averages

$39.32/hour

Franklin, TN

15% lower than the US average.

$38.85/hour

Tennessee

17% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Franklin Compare to Other Cities

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Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 8% lower than the Franklin average of $39.32.

Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 28% higher than the Franklin average of $39.32.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 20% lower than the Franklin average of $39.32.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Franklin, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 13% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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