Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Athens, TN is $26.91 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.81.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
79% lower than the US average.
$38.81/hour
Tennessee
24% lower than the US average.
$48.28/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 31% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 32% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Brevard, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Dickson, Tennessee | $41 | $41 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $40 | $49 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $40 | $41 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $35 | $42 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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