Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Athens, TN is $26.91 per hour. This is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of $30.52.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
42% lower than the US average.
$30.52/hour
Tennessee
25% lower than the US average.
$38.08/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 16% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Louisville, Kentucky
$31/hour
This is 14% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$34/hour
This is 20% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on January 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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