Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Athens, TN is $26.91 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of $28.90.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
47% lower than the US average.
$28.90/hour
Tennessee
37% lower than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Cartersville, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 24% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Waynesville, North Carolina
--/hour
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 14% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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