Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 10% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Dickson, paying up to $42/hr, and Nashville, paying up to $49/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$39.00/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $39.00 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.79.

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.00/hour

Chattanooga, TN

24% lower than the US average.

$43.79/hour

Tennessee

10% lower than the US average.

$48.32/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 25% lower than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$32/hour

This is 23% lower than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 25% higher than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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