TN · Clarksville · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Clarksville, TN

The median registered nurse pay in the Clarksville area is $37.47 per hour ($77,930 a year), with the typical range running from $31.73 to $42.11. That ranks 303rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 252nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville. The free report below lists employers near Clarksville and what they pay.

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Registered Nurse pay in Clarksville, TN

The metro median is 1% below the Tennessee statewide median of $38.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,610 registered nurses employed in the Clarksville metro area, 16.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.76$57,74038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.73$66,00029% below U.S. median
Median$37.47$77,93017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.11$87,5906% below U.S. median
Top 10%$47.55$98,9006% above U.S. median

How Clarksville ranks

  • 303rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 252nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 10 Tennessee metro areas

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.

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What your pay buys in Clarksville

  • Overall prices in Clarksville run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.47 median hour buys what $41.20 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.

Estimate your Clarksville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,349
  • Per year: $67,446
  • Per month: $5,620
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Clarksville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Clarksville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Tennessee

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Clarksville as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare · Nashville, TN

$34.00–$47.08/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 112193
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Oncology Registered Nurse

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101907025344
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Endoscopy RN

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$33.11–$49.25/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101915993360
New this week
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Hospitals in Clarksville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital
Clarksville, TN		Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Unity Psychiatric Care-Clarksville
Clarksville, TN		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Nashville, TN41 mi$39.02/hr704,963
Hendersonville, TN45 mi$39.02/hr63,947
Gallatin, TN50 mi$39.02/hr52,489
Franklin, TN53 mi$39.02/hr89,142
Bowling Green, KY58 mi$36.84/hr79,076
Lebanon, TN61 mi$39.02/hr51,501

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License and tax basics in Tennessee

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.

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.

Tennessee state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Clarksville

Clarksville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Clarksville, TN?

Registered Nurses in the Clarksville metro area have a median pay of $37.47 per hour, about $77,930 a year. The middle half earn between $31.73 and $42.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Clarksville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Clarksville ranks 252nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 303rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Clarksville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville, led by Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Clarksville as a registered nurse?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clarksville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Clarksville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Select MedicalNashville, TN · 3 postings$46.94/ hr$40–$54
  • Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMemphis, TN · 2 wage offers$41.69/ hr$36–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthChattanooga, TN · 26 postings$41.18/ hr$25–$55
  • Acadia HealthcareNashville, TN · 3 postings$40.54/ hr$34–$47

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$40.77High$51

46 RN postings with published pay in Tennessee, 40 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 46 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse-Emergency Department (ED)Permanent
    $67k–$126k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN · posted today
  2. Interventional Cardiology RNPermanent
    $33.39–$47.92/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN · posted today

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