SOC 11-9039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, All Other — Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN-GA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Chattanooga, TN comes to $117,190 a year, ahead of the national median of $95,200 by 23.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Chattanooga, TN comes to $117,190 a year, ahead of the national median of $95,200 by 23.1%. Pay ranges from under $63,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $154,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,270 to $136,990.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Knoxville records the highest median at $127,720. Of the 466 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,980 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $83,270 | −12.5% |
| Median (50th) | $117,190 | +23.1% |
| 75th | $136,990 | +43.9% |
| 90th | $154,470 | +62.3% |
| Mean | $111,550 | +17.2% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $127,720 | 160 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $118,890 | 170 | |
| 3 | Clarksville | $108,450 | 310 | |
| 4 | Memphis | $94,560 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chattanooga run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $117,190 goes as far as $127,519 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$117,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$127,519US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $117,190 a year, 23.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,980 to $154,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Knoxville, at $127,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in Chattanooga, TN?
The median annual wage is $117,190, or $56.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $95,200, so pay in Chattanooga, TN is 23.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chattanooga, TN earns more than $154,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Knoxville, at $127,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Chattanooga, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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