Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$38.79/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.79 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of $37.22.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.79/hour

Chattanooga, TN

18% lower than the US average.

$37.22/hour

Tennessee

23% lower than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.79.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 24% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.79.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 1% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.79.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($41) 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 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$41	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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