Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 23% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Hendersonville, paying up to $40/hr, and Franklin, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$39.00/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $39.00 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.78.

Last updated on August 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.00/hour

Chattanooga, TN

20% lower than the US average.

$39.78/hour

Tennessee

17% lower than the US average.

$46.73/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% lower than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 25% lower than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% higher than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$39	$48
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

Last updated on August 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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