Average Hospice Nurse Salary

$44.03/hour

The average salary for a Hospice Nurse in Knoxville, TN is $44.03 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of $38.89.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Hospice Nurse salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$44.03/hour

Knoxville, TN

2% lower than the US average.

$38.89/hour

Tennessee

15% lower than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Hospice Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities

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Dayton, Ohio

$34/hour

This is 31% lower than the Knoxville average of $44.03.

Montgomery, Alabama

$31/hour

This is 40% lower than the Knoxville average of $44.03.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 14% higher than the Knoxville average of $44.03.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Hospice Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Hospice 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 Knoxville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Smyrna, Tennessee.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee$44$45
Hendersonville, Tennessee$40$40
Franklin, Tennessee$39$40
Nashville, Tennessee$37$40

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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