Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Oak Ridge, TN
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$28.43/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Oak Ridge, TN is $28.43 per hour. This is 33% lower than the Tennessee average of $37.87.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Oak Ridge, TN compared to State and National Averages
$28.43/hour
Oak Ridge, TN
71% lower than the US average.
$37.87/hour
Tennessee
28% lower than the US average.
$48.57/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Oak Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Oak Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 51% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $28.43.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 27% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $28.43.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 45% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $28.43.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Oak Ridge, TN average for Registered Nurses is $28 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 60% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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