Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$38.86/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.86 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.45.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages

$38.86/hour

Chattanooga, TN

18% lower than the US average.

$39.45/hour

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$45.93/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 21% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 23% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 12% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Only Chattanooga, Tennessee reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Chattanooga, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Chattanooga, Tennessee.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Chattanooga?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$38

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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