Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,795/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Knoxville, TN is $1,795 per week. This is 19% lower than the Tennessee average of $2,143.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,795/week

Knoxville, TN

34% lower than the US average.

$2,143/week

Tennessee

12% lower than the US average.

$2,407/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities

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Highlands, North Carolina

$1,728/week

This is 4% lower than the Knoxville average of $1,795.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,192/week

This is 18% higher than the Knoxville average of $1,795.

Hazard, Kentucky

$2,069/week

This is 13% higher than the Knoxville average of $1,795.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Knoxville?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$2,098$2,240
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,090$2,090
Intermediate Care$2,090$2,090
Med Surg$2,090$2,090
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,090$2,090
Telemetry$2,090$2,090
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Knoxville?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,098$2,240
Trustaff$1,888$1,888
Cross Country Nurses$1,860$1,860
Host Healthcare$1,791$1,791
Stability Healthcare$1,739$1,739
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,697$1,697

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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