Acute Care Nurses Salary in Tennessee
Acute Care Nurses in Tennessee earn a median of $81,500 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 72,200
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,970; the top 10% earn over $104,920. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Critical Care Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee
- Nurse Practitioners$117,590 median in Tennessee
- Nurse Midwives$116,980 median in Tennessee
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$301,290 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,870 median in Tennessee
Acute Care Nurses pay in Tennessee
How much do acute care nurses make in Tennessee?
The median is $81,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,970 and the top 10% earn over $104,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.