Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Knoxville, TN
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$28.43/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Knoxville, TN is $28.43 per hour. This is 37% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$28.43/hour
Knoxville, TN
68% lower than the US average.
$39.07/hour
Tennessee
22% lower than the US average.
$47.84/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities
Somerset, Kentucky
$30/hour
This is 4% higher than the Knoxville average of $28.43.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 27% higher than the Knoxville average of $28.43.
Gallatin, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 9% higher than the Knoxville average of $28.43.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Knoxville?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on August 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital
- Knoxville, TN
$20-37/hour
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