New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$38.86/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.86 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of $40.84.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages
$38.86/hour
Chattanooga, TN
18% lower than the US average.
$40.84/hour
Tennessee
13% lower than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
Smyrna, Tennessee
$44/hour
This is 11% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.
Franklin, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 34% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 7% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.86.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays New Graduate 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 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Chattanooga?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
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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