Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Oncology Nurse Salary

$28.89/hour

The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $28.89 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.60.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.89/hour

Chattanooga, TN

74% lower than the US average.

$38.60/hour

Tennessee

30% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 26% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 8% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 27% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Oncology Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 57% more.

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

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Oncology Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 35% more.

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

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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