Nursing Assistants pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,660 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in Chattanooga earn between $36,590 and $41,600.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $42K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,460 | $3,205 | $18.49 |
| Median | $38,790 | $3,232 | $18.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,590 | $3,049 | $17.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($38,230) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $38,460 | $38,790 | $31,060 | $44,660 | 2,420 |
| Tennessee | $38,230 | $37,990 | $31,110 | $44,660 | 27,040 |
| United States | $42,700 | $42,260 | $33,940 | $51,980 | 1,448,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nursing Assistants salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $38,460, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $33,083 a year, or $2,757 a month and $1,272 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $33,083 | $2,757 |
| Working in GA | $31,912 | $2,659 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for nursing assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $38,460 buys what about $42,049 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 3rd of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($41,160).
- Nashville$41,160
- Memphis$38,520
- Chattanooga$38,460
- Kingsport$37,760
- Johnson City$37,230
- Clarksville$37,180
- Knoxville$37,170
- Morristown$36,860
- Cleveland$35,940
- Jackson$35,560
Highest-paying cities for nursing assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,370).
- San Jose, CA$59,370
- San Francisco, CA$56,700
- Seattle, WA$55,220
- Grants Pass, OR$52,720
- Portland, OR$52,660
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Nursing Assistants salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in Chattanooga?
$18.49 an hour on average, and $18.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nursing assistants take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $33,083 a year ($2,757 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,460. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do nursing assistants earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,700).
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. SOC code 31-1131; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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