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Average salary by job family in Chattanooga
| Management | $128,860 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $117,770 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,960 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,230 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,970 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,230 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,030 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,990 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,250 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,370 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,040 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,340 |
| Protective Service | $51,680 |
| Production | $48,770 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,170 |
| Sales and Related | $45,770 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,410 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,690 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,450 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,430 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,310 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,900 |
Highest-paying jobs in Chattanooga
- Cardiologists$508,870
- Physicians, All Other$431,890
- Family Medicine Physicians$269,500
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$268,650
- Chief Executives$258,680
- Dentists, General$181,120
- Pediatricians, General$179,190
- Lawyers$170,640
- Nuclear Engineers$164,940
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163,000
Most common jobs in Chattanooga and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,120 | $47,840 | $45,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,770 | $26,950 | $27,140 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,730 | $38,610 | $37,830 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,020 | $34,400 | $31,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,460 | $85,220 | $79,770 |
| Cashiers | 5,530 | $27,820 | $28,440 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,120 | $44,490 | $45,030 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,790 | $27,210 | $24,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,690 | $128,920 | $102,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,410 | $35,530 | $34,410 |
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Cost of living in Chattanooga
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,680 therefore buys what $64,156 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $326,370, 4.8 times the median household income of $68,666.
$326,370typical home value
$68,666median household income
91.5BEA price parity
569,333metro population
Take-home pay in Chattanooga
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,010 | $30,311 | $2,526 |
| Median wage | $46,700 | $39,703 | $3,309 |
| Average wage | $58,680 | $49,330 | $4,111 |
| 75th percentile wage | $67,130 | $56,039 | $4,670 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$259K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163K
- Financial Managers$162K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Marketing Managers$136K
- Human Resources Managers$136K
- Sales Managers$133K
- Administrative Services Managers$131K
- Purchasing Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- General and Operations Managers$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$125K
- Public Relations Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- Training and Development Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, All Other$112K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106K
- Managers, All Other$103K
- Funeral Home Managers$95K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Lodging Managers$82K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering24 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$165K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$134K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$122K
- Electrical Engineers$120K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Materials Engineers$108K
- Engineers, All Other$105K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96K
- Environmental Engineers$91K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$88K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveyors$71K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50K
- Drafters, All Other$50K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical41 jobs
- Cardiologists$509K
- Physicians, All Other$432K
- Family Medicine Physicians$270K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$269K
- Dentists, General$181K
- Pediatricians, General$179K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$141K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Optometrists$119K
- Nurse Practitioners$115K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$85K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Dental Hygienists$85K
- Surgical Assistants$82K
- Chiropractors$81K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78K
- Medical Records Specialists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$67K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surgical Technologists$59K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57K
- Paramedics$55K
- Recreational Therapists$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Information Security Analysts$117K
- Software Developers$114K
- Database Architects$109K
- Data Scientists$97K
- Computer Systems Analysts$97K
- Database Administrators$96K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94K
- Computer Programmers$87K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$75K
- Operations Research Analysts$70K
- Web Developers$65K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$64K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$128K
- Management Analysts$109K
- Insurance Underwriters$98K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Labor Relations Specialists$94K
- Budget Analysts$92K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82K
- Credit Analysts$80K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$72K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$72K
- Loan Officers$71K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$70K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Credit Counselors$45K
- Tax Preparers$44K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Chemists$100K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$70K
- Urban and Regional Planners$70K
- School Psychologists$68K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$60K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$99K
- Producers and Directors$75K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$67K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Writers and Authors$65K
- Editors$63K
- Graphic Designers$58K
- Interpreters and Translators$53K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$52K
- Coaches and Scouts$50K
- Audio and Video Technicians$50K
- Film and Video Editors$50K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$48K
- Photographers$40K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36K
- Floral Designers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$77K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$72K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$66K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$48K
- Tutors$47K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$29K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$106K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$72K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Millwrights$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77K
- Electricians$66K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$65K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Carpenters$53K
- Glaziers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Roofers$45K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$44K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Fence Erectors$42K
- Tile and Stone Setters$41K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Social Workers, All Other$61K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Clergy$59K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Counselors, All Other$58K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Health Education Specialists$54K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Protective Service12 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Firefighters$49K
- Security Guards$39K
- School Bus Monitors$30K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27K
Production60 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Machinists$54K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$53K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$42K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Furniture Finishers$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Bakers$39K
- Woodworkers, All Other$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$37K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$34K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$34K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Correspondence Clerks$49K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Procurement Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$44K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$41K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Tellers$38K
- File Clerks$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$33K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$29K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$59K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Advertising Sales Agents$52K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$28K
Transportation and Material Moving21 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$141K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Crane and Tower Operators$54K
- Traffic Technicians$48K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$41K
- Bus Drivers, School$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$53K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
- Orderlies$32K
- Pharmacy Aides$32K
- Physical Therapist Aides$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$38K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Skincare Specialists$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Tour and Travel Guides$32K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, All Other$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Bartenders$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
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Salary in Chattanooga: questions
What is a good salary in Chattanooga?
Half of all workers in the Chattanooga metro earn less than $46,700 and the average is $58,680. Earning more than $67,130 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Chattanooga to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $64,712, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Chattanooga?
Cardiologists ($508,870), Physicians, All Other ($431,890), Family Medicine Physicians ($269,500).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860), all occupations and 464 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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