Nurse Informaticist jobs in Knoxville, TN
The median nurse informaticist pay in the Knoxville area is $35.25 per hour ($73,320 a year), with the typical range running from $30.57 to $38.50. That ranks 355th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 322nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Knoxville.
- $35.25median pay per hour, Knoxville
- $31–$38typical range per hour
- 7,970nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Knoxville, TN
The metro median is 7% below the Tennessee statewide median of $38.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,970 registered nurses employed in the Knoxville metro area, 19.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.95 | $51,900 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.57 | $63,590 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.25 | $73,320 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.50 | $80,080 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.95 | $93,500 | in line with U.S. median |
How Knoxville ranks
- 355th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 322nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 10 Tennessee metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Knoxville
- Overall prices in Knoxville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 82.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.25 median hour buys what $38.08 buys at the national price level, 15% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $63,450
- Per month: $5,288
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Knoxville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Knoxville
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 75 mi | $36.65/hr | 50,232 |
| Asheville, NC | 83 mi | $38.81/hr | 94,992 |
| Kingsport, TN | 87 mi | $35.91/hr | 57,109 |
| Johnson City, TN | 91 mi | $35.26/hr | 73,635 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 96 mi | $36.96/hr | 191,496 |
| Greenville, SC | 119 mi | $38.26/hr | 74,371 |
Nurse Informaticist jobs in Tennessee · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee
Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.
- Active RN license
- Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
- EHR build or analyst experience
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Knoxville
Knoxville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Knoxville, TN?
Nurse Informaticists in the Knoxville metro area have a median pay of $35.25 per hour, about $73,320 a year. The middle half earn between $30.57 and $38.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Knoxville a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Knoxville ranks 322nd of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 355th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Knoxville?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, led by University Health System, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Knoxville as a nurse informaticist?
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
- Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
- CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
- CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78
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