How much do ICU nurses make in Tennessee?

Across 34 live ICU postings in Tennessee that state pay, the median offer is $95,718 a year. The middle half runs $89,779–$101,061, and the top 10% start at $118,348.

Is Tennessee a good state for ICU nurses?

On posted pay, Tennessee ranks #38 of 45 states for ICU. The median there is 8% below the national ICU median of $104,000. Pay is one axis — shift, ratios, and cost of living decide whether the job is worth it.

ICU nurse pay in Tennessee

$95,718median posted offer#38 of 45 states for ICU

ICU nurses in Tennessee are being offered a median $95,718 a year across 34 live postings that state pay — 8% below the national ICU median of $104,000. Updated October 26, 2026.

$96k median

10th percentile: $81k
25th percentile: $90k
75th percentile: $101k
90th percentile: $118k

Where does your pay sit in ICU in Tennessee?

Checked against 34 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.

$96k median

10th percentile: $81k
25th percentile: $90k
75th percentile: $101k
90th percentile: $118k

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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.

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How much do ICU nurses make in Tennessee?: Across 34 live ICU postings in Tennessee that state pay, the median offer is $95,718 a year. The middle half runs $89,779–$101,061, and the top 10% start at $118,348.
Is Tennessee a good state for ICU nurses?: On posted pay, Tennessee ranks #38 of 45 states for ICU. The median there is 8% below the national ICU median of $104,000. Pay is one axis — shift, ratios, and cost of living decide whether the job is worth it.