Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care 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.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
80% lower than the US average.
$38.52/hour
Tennessee
26% lower than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Gadsden, Alabama
$29/hour
This is 6% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Louisville, Kentucky
$31/hour
This is 14% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Savannah, Georgia
$43/hour
This is 37% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Bartlett, Tennessee pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Memphis, Tennessee ($32) and Germantown, Tennessee ($32). Memphis, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Athens, TN average for Registered Nurses is $27 per hour — Bartlett, Tennessee pays 25% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Athens?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $28 per hour. For comparison, the Athens, TN average for Registered Nurses is $27 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $28 | $28 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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