PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Manager Nursing ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$42.99–$63.95/ hour
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Chattanooga, TN
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Chattanooga area centers on $48.44 per hour, or about $100,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.09 and the upper quarter over $63.07. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga. That ranks 275th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 228th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chattanooga.
- $48.44median pay per hour, Chattanooga
- $38–$63typical range per hour
- 1,070nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% below the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,070 medical and health services managers employed in the Chattanooga metro area, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.69 | $65,920 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.09 | $79,230 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.44 | $100,760 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.07 | $131,190 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $101.83 | $211,810 | 80% above U.S. median |
How Chattanooga ranks
- 275th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 228th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 10 Tennessee metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chattanooga
- Overall prices in Chattanooga run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.44 median hour buys what $52.96 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chattanooga paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,744
- Per year: $87,192
- Per month: $7,266
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chattanooga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chattanooga
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Chattanooga
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc Chattanooga, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Erlanger Medical Center Chattanooga, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc Chattanooga, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute Chattanooga, TN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hamilton County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hamilton County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 23 mi | $44.20/hr | 50,232 |
| Huntsville, AL | 85 mi | $46.45/hr | 230,402 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 86 mi | $55.75/hr | 168,387 |
| Marietta, GA | 87 mi | $69.16/hr | 63,122 |
| Roswell, GA | 87 mi | $69.16/hr | 92,227 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 88 mi | $69.16/hr | 67,275 |
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License and tax basics in Tennessee
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Chattanooga, TN?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Chattanooga metro area have a median pay of $48.44 per hour, about $100,760 a year. The middle half earn between $38.09 and $63.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chattanooga a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Chattanooga ranks 228th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 275th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Chattanooga?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Chattanooga. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chattanooga.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Chattanooga as a nurse manager & leadership?
Tennessee is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Tennessee license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chattanooga in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hamilton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chattanooga?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chattanooga is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
- Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
- CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135
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