Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$41.24/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Tennessee is $41.24 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $53.58.
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$41.24/hour
Tennessee
30% lower than the US average.
$53.58/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $41 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $43 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($49). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $41 per hour — North Carolina pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $41 |
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$42+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
- Hermitage, TN
$22-40/hour
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