Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$37.51/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tennessee is $37.51 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $49.75.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$37.51/hour
Tennessee
33% lower than the US average.
$49.75/hour
United States
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 Tennessee average for Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 21% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
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