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 43% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.52.
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
81% lower than the US average.
$38.52/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$48.76/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.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 26% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 16% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Athens, TN average for Registered Nurses is $27 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 69% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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