Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Stepdown Nurse jobs, paying up to $51/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Stepdown Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Hendersonville, paying up to $40/hr, Lebanon, paying up to $40/hr, and Franklin, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$38.12/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.12 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.76.

Last updated on September 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.12/hour

Chattanooga, TN

32% lower than the US average.

$38.76/hour

Tennessee

29% lower than the US average.

$50.18/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Rome, Georgia

$45/hour

This is 14% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.12.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 2% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.12.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 5% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.12.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Lebanon, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$38	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$37	$40

Last updated on September 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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