Progressive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN
Average Progressive Care Nurse Salary
$38.82/hour
The average salary for a Progressive Care Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.82 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of $38.17.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Progressive Care Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages
$38.82/hour
Chattanooga, TN
31% lower than the US average.
$38.17/hour
Tennessee
33% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Progressive Care Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
How Progressive Care Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is equal to the Chattanooga average
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 3% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.82.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 1% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.82.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Progressive Care Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Progressive Care 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 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $39 | $39 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Progressive Care Nurse jobs in Chattanooga?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Progressive Care Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $31. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 22% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $31 |
Last updated on October 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) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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- Chattanooga, TN
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