Average Registered Nurse Salary

$38.75/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.75 per hour. This is equal to the Tennessee average

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

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

$38.75/hour

Chattanooga, TN

15% lower than the US average.

$38.86/hour

Tennessee

15% lower than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.75.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$43/hour

This is 11% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.75.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 24% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.75.

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$31$39

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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