Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$55.78/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Chattanooga, TN is $55.78 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $56.67.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages

$55.78/hour

Chattanooga, TN

2% higher than the US average.

$56.67/hour

Tennessee

4% higher than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$42/hour

This is 33% lower than the Chattanooga average of $55.78.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$41/hour

This is 38% lower than the Chattanooga average of $55.78.

Franklin, Tennessee

$43/hour

This is 30% lower than the Chattanooga average of $55.78.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Franklin, Tennessee pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($42) and Nashville, Tennessee ($41). Gallatin, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Allied Health Professionals is $56 per hour — Franklin, Tennessee pays 23% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Franklin, Tennessee	$43	$43
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$42	$44
Nashville, Tennessee	$41	$56
Lebanon, Tennessee	$41	$43
Gallatin, Tennessee	$27	$100

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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