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Registered nurse salary in Chattanooga, TN (Updated 2026)

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Chattanooga, TN?

Average base salary

$42.27
7%
below national average
Average $42.27
Low $30.15
High $59.27

The average salary for a registered nurse is $42.27 per hour in Chattanooga, TN and $11,250 overtime per year.249 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 8, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Chattanooga, TN

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Cardiology Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Physician Services3.5out of 5 stars.
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Softpath System LLC
 
$180,000per year
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ShiftWise
 
$168,480per year
Healthcare Staffing, Incorpora...
 
$144,560per year
Suwannee Medical Personnel
 
$133,824per year
CareNational
 
$129,156per year
ATHENA Consulting
 
$124,800per year

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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Chattanooga, TN

  1. Memphis, TN
    $54.34 per hour
  2. Johnson City, TN
    $53.59 per hour
  3. Jackson, TN
    $52.45 per hour
  4. Kingsport, TN
    $52.20 per hour
  5. Nashville, TN
    $49.01 per hour

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $42.27 per hour in Chattanooga, TN. This figure is based on 461 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 8, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in Chattanooga, TN typically range between a low of $39.35 and a high of $52.90 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN include Memphis, TN at $54.34 per hour, Johnson City, TN at $53.59 per hour, and Jackson, TN at $52.45 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN include Softpath System LLC ($180,000 per year) and ShiftWise ($168,480 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in Chattanooga, TN compares to related positions:

  • Registered Nurse II: Average $34.16 per hour
  • Registered Nurse III: Average $48.04 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Chattanooga, TN?

Registered Nurse II

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Average $34.16 per hour