salary$79,770 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,930per year
Jobs in the area6,460people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Chattanooga?
OK. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 23.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $79,770 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $65,150 and $102,930.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 23.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.