Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Clarksville, TN
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Clarksville, TN is $30.29 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.14.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Clarksville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Clarksville, TN
67% lower than the US average.
$38.14/hour
Tennessee
33% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Clarksville Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Clarksville Compare to Other Cities
Dickson, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 3% higher than the Clarksville average of $30.29.
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
This is 17% higher than the Clarksville average of $30.29.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 23% higher than the Clarksville average of $30.29.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Definitive Observation Unit 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 Clarksville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 45% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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