Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$39.00/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $39.00 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $39.87.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages
$39.00/hour
Chattanooga, TN
25% lower than the US average.
$39.87/hour
Tennessee
22% lower than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 1% lower than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 25% lower than the Chattanooga average of $39.00.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is equal to the Chattanooga average
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Parkridge Medical Center
- Chattanooga, TN
$39+/hour
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