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 47% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.49.
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
76% lower than the US average.
$39.49/hour
Tennessee
20% lower than the US average.
$47.32/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
Mount Airy, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 11% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Lexington, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 18% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
Last updated on July 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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