Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Tennessee is $37.22 per hour. This is 39% lower than the US average of $51.60.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$37.22/hour
Tennessee
39% lower than the US average.
$51.60/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($41) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $41 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($46). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Virginia pays 52% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $57 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $46 | $48 |
| South Carolina | $38 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $40 |
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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