Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 17% higher than the average pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Franklin, paying up to $40/hr, and Murfreesboro, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$37.84/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Nashville, TN is $37.84 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.61.

Last updated on July 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$37.84/hour

Nashville, TN

27% lower than the US average.

$38.61/hour

Tennessee

24% lower than the US average.

$48.04/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 4% higher than the Nashville average of $37.84.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 21% lower than the Nashville average of $37.84.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 3% higher than the Nashville average of $37.84.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$38	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Nashville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

Last updated on July 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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