Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$38.86/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.86 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of $38.66.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages
$38.86/hour
Chattanooga, TN
18% lower than the US average.
$38.66/hour
Tennessee
19% lower than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 23% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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