Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Athens, TN is $26.91 per hour. This is 63% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.79.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
89% lower than the US average.
$43.79/hour
Tennessee
16% lower than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 14% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Hickory, North Carolina
$43/hour
This is 37% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 20% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Athens, TN average for Registered Nurses is $27 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 67% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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