Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Athens, TN is $26.91 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of $31.66.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
23% lower than the US average.
$31.66/hour
Tennessee
5% lower than the US average.
$33.11/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$29/hour
This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Waynesville, North Carolina
--/hour
Marietta, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 24% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on February 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Emergency Department Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Athens, TN
Be the first to know about new jobs for Emergency Department Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts


