salary$116,480 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,400per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Chattanooga?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 15.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $116,480 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $96,480 and $132,400.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 15.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.