Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$38.74/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $38.74 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of $36.99.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.74/hour

Chattanooga, TN

31% lower than the US average.

$36.99/hour

Tennessee

37% lower than the US average.

$50.70/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown 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 $38.74.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 24% lower than the Chattanooga average of $38.74.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 2% higher than the Chattanooga average of $38.74.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 17% more.

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Chattanooga?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $30. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 23% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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