PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 15% higher than the average pay for PreOp / PACU Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Franklin, paying up to $40/hr, and Murfreesboro, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$38.52/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.52 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.75.

Last updated on July 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages

$38.52/hour

Chattanooga, TN

23% lower than the US average.

$38.75/hour

Tennessee

22% lower than the US average.

$47.41/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 4% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.52.

Round Rock, Texas

$49/hour

This is 21% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.52.

Cedar Park, Texas

$45/hour

This is 15% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.52.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$39	$46

Last updated on July 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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