SOC 17-3026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN-GA · 8 metro areas compared
At $63,500, median pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Chattanooga, TN tracks the national median of $66,120 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,500, median pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Chattanooga, TN tracks the national median of $66,120 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,190 to $77,790.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $66,000. Of the 466 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,530 | −29.6% |
| 25th | $51,190 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $63,500 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $77,790 | +17.6% |
| 90th | $83,580 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $65,660 | −0.7% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $66,000 | 120 | |
| 2 | Clarksville | $62,910 | 140 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $61,070 | 300 | |
| 4 | Nashville | $60,740 | 370 | |
| 5 | Kingsport | $57,000 | 90 | |
| 6 | Johnson City | $54,920 | 70 | |
| 7 | Knoxville | $48,830 | 490 | |
| 8 | Morristown | $46,790 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chattanooga run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $63,500 goes as far as $69,097 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,097US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,500 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,530 to $83,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $66,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Chattanooga, TN?
The median annual wage is $63,500, or $30.53 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 $66,120, so pay in Chattanooga, TN is 4.0% lower. 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 $83,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,530 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 Jackson, at $66,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 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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