Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$38.79/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.79 per hour. This is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.79.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.79/hour

Chattanooga, TN

18% lower than the US average.

$43.79/hour

Tennessee

4% lower than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Mental 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 14% 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 Mental Health Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). 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 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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