Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Powell, TN

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$28.43/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Powell, TN is $28.43 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Powell, TN compared to State and National Averages

$28.43/hour

Powell, TN

67% lower than the US average.

$38.47/hour

Tennessee

24% lower than the US average.

$47.62/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities

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Atlanta, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 20% higher than the Knoxville average of $28.43.

Louisville, Kentucky

$31/hour

This is 9% higher than the Knoxville average of $28.43.

Belleville, Illinois

$50/hour

This is 43% higher than the Knoxville average of $28.43.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Memphis, Tennessee pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Bartlett, Tennessee ($34). Memphis, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Powell, TN average for Registered Nurses is $28 per hour — Memphis, Tennessee pays 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Memphis, Tennessee	$34	$37
Bartlett, Tennessee	$34	$34

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Knoxville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Powell, TN average for Registered Nurses is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$29

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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