Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 28% higher than the average pay for Surgical ICU Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Franklin, paying up to $40/hr, and Nashville, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$33.02/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Nashville, TN is $33.02 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.07.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$33.02/hour

Nashville, TN

43% lower than the US average.

$39.07/hour

Tennessee

21% lower than the US average.

$47.35/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is equal to the Nashville average

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 25% lower than the Nashville average of $39.13.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is equal to the Nashville average

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Nashville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time	$57	$57
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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