Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$28.35/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Chattanooga, TN is $28.35 per hour. This is 52% lower than the Tennessee average of $42.98.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

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

$28.35/hour

Chattanooga, TN

59% lower than the US average.

$42.98/hour

Tennessee

5% lower than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Rome, Georgia

$43/hour

This is 33% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.

Cartersville, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 18% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.

Canton, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 9% higher than the Chattanooga average of $28.89.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$43$46
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40

Last updated on May 3, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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