Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$28.89/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $28.89 per hour. This is 52% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.89.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages
$28.89/hour
Chattanooga, TN
16% lower than the US average.
$43.89/hour
Tennessee
24% higher than the US average.
$33.52/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
--/hour
Brevard, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is equal to the Chattanooga average
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 11% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on February 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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