Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Dickson, paying up to $41/hr, and Nashville, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$33.02/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Nashville, TN is $33.02 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.81.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$33.02/hour

Nashville, TN

46% 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 Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Nashville average of $40.01.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 28% lower than the Nashville average of $40.01.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is equal to the Nashville average

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 February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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