As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nurse Administrator in Knoxville, TN is $79,824, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,535 weekly, or $6,652 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nurse Administrator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Nurse Administrator in Knoxville, TN vary widely, spanning from $67,358 to $95,848. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,299) and 75th percentile ($88,211), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,848 per year. This $14,912 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Accountability or Nursing Practice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Knoxville Nurse Administrator often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Knoxville currently ranks 683 statewide for Nurse Administrator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nurse Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $67,358 Knoxville, TN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $73,299 Knoxville, TN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $79,824 Knoxville, TN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $88,211 Knoxville, TN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $95,848 Knoxville, TN January 01, 2026
25% $73,299 10% $67,358 90% $95,848 75% $88,211 $79,824 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Nurse Administrator

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

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