Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Chattanooga
466 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Chattanooga belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $24,240 per year. The highest is $610,080.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $24,240 | 4,790 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $25,650 | 890 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,450 | 490 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,890 | 940 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,030 | 120 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,140 | 7,770 | |
| 7 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $27,230 | 70 | |
| 8 | Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $27,420 | 240 | |
| 9 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $27,480 | 80 | |
| 10 | Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $27,520 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $610,080 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $429,900 | 330 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $291,200 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $264,690 | 90 |
| Psychiatrists | $239,200 | 50 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $209,990 | 440 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,720 | 370 |
| Pediatricians, General | $163,320 | — |
| Dentists, General | $160,620 | 190 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,980 | 660 |
| Financial Managers | $151,530 | 1,280 |
| Lawyers | $147,640 | 740 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $146,850 | 100 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $133,060 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $132,240 | 750 |
| Commercial Pilots | $130,630 | 40 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $130,540 | 670 |
| Human Resources Managers | $129,900 | 320 |
| Optometrists | $126,600 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $125,790 | 190 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,360 | 460 |
| Electrical Engineers | $123,840 | 440 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,750 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $121,670 | 680 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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