May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN-GA
466 occupations
Across 466 occupations with published wages in Chattanooga, cardiologists record the highest median at $610,080 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Chattanooga
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $610,080 | 40 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $429,900 | 330 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $291,200 | 80 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $264,690 | 90 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 6 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $209,990 | 440 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,720 | 370 | |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $163,320 | — | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $160,620 | 190 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,980 | 660 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $151,530 | 1,280 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $147,640 | 740 | |
| 14 | Nuclear Engineers | $146,850 | 100 | |
| 15 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $133,060 | 70 | |
| 16 | Pharmacists | $132,240 | 750 | |
| 17 | Commercial Pilots | $130,630 | 40 | |
| 18 | Administrative Services Managers | $130,540 | 670 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $129,900 | 320 | |
| 20 | Optometrists | $126,600 | 60 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $125,790 | 190 | |
| 22 | Marketing Managers | $124,360 | 460 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $123,840 | 440 | |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $123,750 | 100 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,670 | 680 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,120 | $45,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,770 | $27,140 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,730 | $37,830 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,020 | $31,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,460 | $79,770 |
| Cashiers | 5,530 | $28,440 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,120 | $45,030 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,790 | $24,240 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,690 | $102,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,410 | $34,410 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,240 | 4,790 |
| Bartenders | $25,650 | 890 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,450 | 490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,890 | 940 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,030 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,140 | 7,770 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $27,230 | 70 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $27,420 | 240 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $27,480 | 80 |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $27,520 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.