Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$38.79/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.79 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.65.

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages

$38.79/hour

Chattanooga, TN

19% lower than the US average.

$39.65/hour

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$46.12/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 24% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.79.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 16% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.79.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 13% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.79.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Only Chattanooga, Tennessee reports pay data for Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Chattanooga?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $37 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 4% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$38

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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