Hospice Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Hospice Nurse Salary

$38.86/hour

The average salary for a Hospice 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.

Hospice 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 Hospice Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Gadsden, Alabama

$29/hour

This is 35% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 7% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.

Birmingham, Alabama

$40/hour

This is 3% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Hospice Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Hospice 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
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40