Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Chattanooga, TN-GA
Careers in Chattanooga, TN: pay and employment for 342 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16860), which includes Chattanooga and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Chattanooga city limits. It spans Tennessee and Georgia.
Quick answer
In the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan area (CBSA 16860), BLS OEWS counted 268,750 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,700 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($152,980), Financial Manager ($151,530), Lawyer ($147,640). The largest occupations are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (8,120), Fast Food and Counter Workers (7,770), Material Handler (7,730).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan area at 91.5 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 9% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- IT Manager$152,980 median · 660 employed
- Financial Manager$151,530 median · 1,280 employed
- Lawyer$147,640 median · 740 employed
- Pharmacist$132,240 median · 750 employed
- Administrative Services Managers$130,540 median · 670 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$121,670 median · 680 employed
- Sales Manager$118,720 median · 990 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$116,480 median · 1,000 employed
- Software Engineer$106,750 median · 990 employed
- Mechanical Engineer$106,660 median · 510 employed
Largest occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators8,120 employed · $45,330 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7,770 employed · $27,140 median
- Material Handler7,730 employed · $37,830 median
- Sales Associate7,020 employed · $31,460 median
- Registered Nurse6,460 employed · $79,770 median
- Cashier5,530 employed · $28,440 median
- Customer Service Representative5,120 employed · $45,030 median
- Server4,790 employed · $24,240 median
- Operations Manager4,690 employed · $102,920 median
- Stocker4,410 employed · $34,410 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Lineman$78,240 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrician$72,330 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,660 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$64,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$61,590 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,340 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,180 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$58,720 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Chattanooga, TN
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All 342 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,330U.S. $44,650 | $47,840 | 8,120 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,140U.S. $31,200 | $26,950 | 7,770 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,830U.S. $40,240 | $38,610 | 7,730 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $31,460U.S. $35,410 | $34,400 | 7,020 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $79,770U.S. $97,550 | $85,220 | 6,460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $28,440U.S. $32,880 | $27,820 | 5,530 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,030U.S. $44,770 | $44,490 | 5,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $24,240U.S. $35,230 | $27,210 | 4,790 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $102,920U.S. $105,770 | $128,920 | 4,690 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34,410U.S. $37,330 | $35,530 | 4,410 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $57,440U.S. $58,640 | $56,740 | 4,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $31,760U.S. $36,840 | $33,610 | 4,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $64,150U.S. $69,500 | $69,870 | 3,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,860U.S. $45,010 | $40,100 | 3,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,640U.S. $45,930 | $41,680 | 3,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,990U.S. $44,860 | $46,680 | 3,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,920U.S. $50,670 | $48,730 | 2,920 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,170U.S. $49,590 | $49,970 | 2,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $32,670U.S. $35,800 | $32,830 | 2,560 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,220U.S. $44,080 | $43,940 | 2,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36,010U.S. $37,390 | $35,200 | 2,490 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $41,990U.S. $47,540 | $43,580 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,790U.S. $42,260 | $38,460 | 2,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,020U.S. $48,520 | $51,890 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $40,160U.S. $45,690 | $40,760 | 2,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,830U.S. $63,970 | $59,800 | 2,020 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $76,680U.S. $83,680 | $83,350 | 1,940 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,220U.S. $53,750 | $51,920 | 1,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $35,650U.S. $38,020 | $38,910 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $43,260U.S. $47,120 | $44,450 | 1,800 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $65,100U.S. $72,040 | $63,500 | 1,790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,300U.S. $35,320 | $30,900 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $72,330U.S. $63,190 | $66,050 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $87,240U.S. $102,320 | $96,490 | 1,750 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $60,600U.S. $72,080 | $75,130 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $70,660U.S. $74,450 | $73,080 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $61,340U.S. $79,860 | $63,970 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $40,260U.S. $46,420 | $41,500 | 1,670 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $56,120U.S. $69,990 | $63,520 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $43,160U.S. $40,110 | $43,920 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,580U.S. $64,400 | $56,700 | 1,560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $61,660U.S. $75,940 | $69,010 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29,220U.S. $35,510 | $30,430 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $60,180U.S. $64,520 | $64,480 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36,190U.S. $39,150 | $37,960 | 1,460 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $75,090U.S. $79,920 | $76,540 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $91,300U.S. $141,900 | $103,190 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,020U.S. $50,620 | $54,340 | 1,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $41,330U.S. $45,260 | $42,780 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $151,530U.S. $166,570 | $162,310 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,820U.S. $48,570 | $49,280 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $62,270U.S. $62,890 | $64,430 | 1,250 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29,840U.S. $36,780 | $29,740 | 1,210 | n/a | n/a |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $28,860U.S. $34,980 | $29,240 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $102,920U.S. $123,860 | $123,170 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $35,070U.S. $38,010 | $34,700 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $52,740U.S. $59,650 | $55,450 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,030U.S. $64,370 | $62,110 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,750U.S. $31,200 | $26,930 | 1,060 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $35,180U.S. $36,280 | $36,790 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $40,720U.S. $45,750 | $42,930 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $96,870U.S. $101,860 | $108,960 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $116,480U.S. $132,300 | $114,900 | 1,000 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $118,720U.S. $148,270 | $133,370 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $66,460U.S. $78,760 | $75,310 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $106,750U.S. $135,980 | $113,620 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $69,240U.S. $83,050 | $81,560 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $26,890U.S. $30,890 | $26,840 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $33,410U.S. $37,450 | $34,760 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,480U.S. $78,660 | $76,670 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $55,430U.S. $61,860 | $60,960 | 930 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $99,410U.S. $102,440 | $103,000 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $64,740U.S. $69,280 | $79,300 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $25,650U.S. $34,340 | $31,360 | 890 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,190U.S. $48,500 | $47,110 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $65,690U.S. $77,710 | $69,490 | 880 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $42,460U.S. $47,920 | $39,250 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $65,230U.S. $116,580 | $75,470 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,720U.S. $63,800 | $59,950 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,950U.S. $61,010 | $56,010 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $54,940U.S. $62,280 | $65,490 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $40,880U.S. $37,160 | $38,630 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $31,270U.S. $35,830 | $33,850 | 780 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $68,000U.S. $80,730 | $79,670 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $132,240U.S. $140,910 | $132,630 | 750 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,320U.S. $59,850 | $54,870 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $147,640U.S. $159,670 | $170,640 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,330U.S. $76,210 | $57,290 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29,430U.S. $34,810 | $30,270 | 730 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,540U.S. $58,750 | $54,340 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,550U.S. $43,220 | $42,220 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $93,350U.S. $105,850 | $97,270 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,850U.S. $41,300 | $39,910 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $121,670U.S. $126,060 | $125,490 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $130,540U.S. $114,130 | $131,340 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $95,630U.S. $100,840 | $109,060 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,360U.S. $48,070 | $48,020 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $152,980U.S. $175,140 | $155,340 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,070U.S. $62,930 | $57,890 | 660 | n/a | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,870U.S. $33,980 | $28,210 | 650 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,560U.S. $54,890 | $49,510 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $55,930U.S. $60,550 | $58,120 | 630 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,770U.S. $49,230 | $48,190 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $50,760U.S. $60,580 | $53,340 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,050U.S. $38,770 | $35,300 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,950U.S. $67,880 | $61,880 | 610 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $56,660U.S. $64,330 | $60,510 | 600 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $55,270U.S. $59,350 | $58,540 | 600 | n/a | n/a |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $52,330U.S. $59,550 | $54,310 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29,350U.S. $35,070 | $30,180 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,220U.S. $65,120 | $63,090 | 580 | n/a | n/a |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $61,590U.S. $78,000 | $71,770 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,060U.S. $59,280 | $48,660 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,320U.S. $35,360 | $33,390 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,280U.S. $43,030 | $37,870 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $78,240U.S. $95,320 | $79,310 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,290U.S. $62,890 | $58,580 | 530 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,850U.S. $48,250 | $51,630 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $99,120U.S. $102,760 | $96,070 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $106,660U.S. $104,110 | $111,520 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $40,140U.S. $38,670 | $42,060 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34,600U.S. $38,140 | $40,100 | 500 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36,490U.S. $47,320 | $50,380 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,690U.S. $105,870 | $106,300 | 490 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,450U.S. $32,150 | $27,450 | 490 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,460U.S. $76,690 | $70,670 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $38,630 | $41,970 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,450U.S. $61,770 | $58,050 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,360U.S. $166,790 | $135,930 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,720U.S. $69,390 | $70,070 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,460U.S. $98,100 | $84,830 | 460 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,730U.S. $45,130 | $41,570 | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $209,990U.S. $213,990 | $258,680 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,450U.S. $78,740 | $74,460 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,840U.S. $120,630 | $120,130 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,630U.S. $47,160 | $45,590 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,680U.S. $76,590 | $67,540 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,130U.S. $104,920 | $105,540 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,370U.S. $47,030 | $41,610 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,630U.S. $39,070 | $41,860 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,860U.S. $106,040 | $77,010 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,380U.S. $35,790 | $36,690 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,320U.S. $46,330 | $42,830 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,520U.S. $45,930 | $40,680 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,000U.S. $49,100 | $50,280 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,640U.S. $107,230 | $108,520 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,640U.S. $114,990 | $113,010 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,900U.S. $64,650 | $59,470 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,020U.S. $45,780 | $41,690 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,720U.S. $171,270 | $163,000 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,680U.S. $82,320 | $78,870 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,350U.S. $82,280 | $72,610 | 370 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,800U.S. $34,890 | $30,490 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $76,220 | not published | 360 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,410U.S. $35,840 | $34,130 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,600U.S. $49,230 | $50,290 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,170U.S. $77,440 | $71,630 | 350 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,090U.S. $80,110 | $66,250 | 350 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,020U.S. $51,140 | $76,090 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,740U.S. $35,360 | $30,620 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,440U.S. $42,670 | $38,700 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,300U.S. $105,070 | $127,760 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,360U.S. $68,380 | $63,850 | 340 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,170U.S. $38,150 | $35,580 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,220U.S. $50,020 | $44,260 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,620U.S. $50,340 | $47,430 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $39,680 | $43,960 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,680U.S. $69,990 | $73,870 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,550U.S. $99,130 | $96,340 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,370U.S. $74,750 | $67,060 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,740U.S. $97,870 | $91,860 | 330 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $429,900U.S. $265,930 | $431,890 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,160U.S. $47,720 | $49,660 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,180U.S. $37,290 | $36,240 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,900U.S. $149,280 | $135,590 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,200U.S. $122,930 | $104,760 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,790U.S. $38,300 | $37,820 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,330U.S. $50,270 | $51,480 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,320U.S. $102,740 | $94,080 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,430U.S. $58,940 | $48,930 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,510U.S. $87,520 | $96,740 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,250U.S. $62,960 | $57,630 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,510U.S. $62,680 | $59,070 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,150U.S. $50,890 | $55,140 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,960U.S. $100,330 | $90,070 | 290 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,520U.S. $50,610 | $44,280 | 290 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,610U.S. $49,500 | $32,390 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,270U.S. $66,270 | $63,330 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,500U.S. $41,670 | $31,670 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,580U.S. $65,790 | $67,310 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,690U.S. $62,470 | $65,470 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,410U.S. $45,250 | $41,880 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,390U.S. $44,470 | $41,370 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,220U.S. $60,600 | $54,750 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,350U.S. $45,230 | $39,690 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,720U.S. $64,050 | $63,350 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,120U.S. $35,670 | $32,530 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $134,050 | not published | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,240U.S. $36,560 | $34,560 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,420U.S. $42,290 | $44,640 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,400U.S. $80,390 | $83,170 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,350U.S. $63,820 | $61,420 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $43,350 | $47,140 | 240 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,040U.S. $39,390 | $35,910 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,400U.S. $43,600 | $37,400 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,420U.S. $45,920 | $29,080 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $55,570 | not published | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,840U.S. $64,950 | $59,600 | 230 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,470U.S. $90,150 | $79,160 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,500U.S. $45,670 | $40,720 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,470U.S. $49,400 | $48,880 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,870U.S. $74,330 | $60,190 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,360U.S. $66,810 | $60,920 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,130U.S. $74,260 | $61,090 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,460U.S. $46,800 | $47,860 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,860U.S. $47,700 | $45,400 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,750U.S. $42,240 | $34,730 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,680U.S. $65,510 | $63,650 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,580U.S. $40,140 | $38,690 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6063 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,880U.S. $39,530 | $41,030 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,570U.S. $106,660 | $112,080 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $78,210 | $67,110 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,050U.S. $66,940 | $51,160 | 210 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,360U.S. $72,300 | $52,830 | 210 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $50,580 | $46,170 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,360U.S. $57,020 | $47,000 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,550U.S. $37,180 | $31,970 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,160U.S. $129,180 | $117,110 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,340U.S. $120,230 | $97,460 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,420U.S. $66,270 | $56,580 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,950U.S. $35,880 | $30,490 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,390U.S. $58,470 | $59,960 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersSOC 51-6091 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,900U.S. $46,350 | $48,050 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,780U.S. $66,150 | $62,300 | 190 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $160,620U.S. $170,950 | $181,120 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,790U.S. $130,100 | $130,760 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,670U.S. $96,590 | $77,970 | 190 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,870U.S. $58,260 | $52,530 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,300U.S. $58,040 | $48,450 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,080U.S. $61,160 | $54,860 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,500U.S. $66,120 | $65,660 | 180 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,600U.S. $135,880 | $119,560 | 180 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,340U.S. $55,940 | $78,590 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,120U.S. $39,630 | $38,230 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,080U.S. $51,330 | $50,560 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,800U.S. $36,670 | $36,580 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,480U.S. $78,190 | $67,740 | 170 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,840U.S. $95,480 | $74,290 | 170 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,120U.S. $38,120 | $31,910 | 170 | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,910U.S. $52,830 | $57,360 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,310U.S. $39,200 | $38,270 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,620U.S. $74,690 | $57,800 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,050U.S. $37,710 | $36,890 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,940U.S. $50,690 | $50,440 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,450U.S. $46,850 | $49,150 | 160 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,660U.S. $90,360 | $74,860 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,700U.S. $76,400 | $58,810 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,400U.S. $48,430 | $56,640 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,920U.S. $93,530 | $72,830 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,590U.S. $45,330 | $43,020 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $48,700 | $48,380 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,840U.S. $50,260 | $43,310 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,330U.S. $60,070 | $53,060 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,850U.S. $65,700 | $60,030 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,890U.S. $46,550 | $42,220 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,680U.S. $51,610 | $41,030 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,220U.S. $45,760 | $45,300 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,550U.S. $72,550 | $64,050 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,360U.S. $81,100 | $90,980 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,820U.S. $99,280 | $95,890 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,360U.S. $60,280 | $49,980 | 150 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,640U.S. $71,900 | $61,400 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,000U.S. $47,380 | $42,740 | 150 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,980U.S. $58,430 | $55,580 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,460U.S. $52,260 | $55,170 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,660U.S. $62,120 | $65,220 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,880U.S. $62,780 | $58,280 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,980U.S. $47,920 | $46,810 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,830U.S. $37,280 | $43,700 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,760U.S. $78,350 | $68,760 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,460U.S. $54,240 | $50,320 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,720U.S. $56,730 | $48,370 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,350U.S. $107,310 | $71,950 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,430U.S. $45,570 | $40,250 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,600U.S. $93,790 | $92,950 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,090U.S. $33,580 | $27,250 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,840U.S. $48,590 | $46,410 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,580U.S. $64,820 | $51,810 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,500U.S. $48,280 | $58,900 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,760U.S. $54,210 | $43,520 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,840U.S. $46,170 | $43,090 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,530U.S. $55,440 | $44,720 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,010U.S. $74,090 | $61,480 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,770U.S. $60,020 | $52,980 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,140U.S. $47,260 | $49,920 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,490U.S. $38,290 | $32,180 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,910U.S. $63,890 | $66,200 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,160U.S. $104,590 | $129,630 | 120 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,560U.S. $54,920 | $44,330 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,060U.S. $95,990 | $67,790 | 120 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,020U.S. $80,250 | $73,780 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,770U.S. $66,140 | $67,700 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,680U.S. $40,410 | $47,260 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,180U.S. $35,100 | $29,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,030U.S. $32,910 | $28,220 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,220U.S. $53,040 | $43,440 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,450U.S. $41,340 | $41,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,690U.S. $45,850 | $41,940 | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $44,350 | $49,800 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,000U.S. $48,990 | $49,590 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,700U.S. $59,050 | $45,930 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,460U.S. $81,370 | $98,350 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,260U.S. $104,620 | $96,470 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $130,000 | not published | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,180U.S. $130,220 | $121,720 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,790U.S. $75,350 | $82,570 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,970U.S. $78,620 | $80,230 | 110 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,830U.S. $78,760 | $71,570 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,150U.S. $68,270 | $64,930 | 110 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,400U.S. $76,910 | $65,470 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,700U.S. $74,310 | $75,320 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,570U.S. $66,800 | $81,770 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,610U.S. $35,240 | $29,500 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $51,220 | not published | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,990U.S. $37,690 | $34,230 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $64,180 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,690U.S. $60,850 | $59,580 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,520U.S. $43,960 | $33,450 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,690U.S. $59,090 | $48,170 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,750U.S. $148,080 | $130,730 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,950U.S. $67,960 | $70,220 | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,060U.S. $92,650 | $65,270 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,850U.S. $75,440 | $70,610 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $146,850U.S. $133,970 | $164,940 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,630U.S. $60,390 | $59,250 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,640U.S. $99,080 | $111,960 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,790U.S. $67,190 | $66,930 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,970U.S. $60,170 | $52,820 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,500U.S. $35,660 | $32,520 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,220U.S. $42,290 | $33,710 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,770U.S. $46,680 | $43,740 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Chattanooga, TN-GA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,720U.S. $35,150 | $31,270 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Chattanooga, TN
- BLS source geography
- Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 16860
- States
- Tennessee, Georgia
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Chattanooga, TN?
In the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan area (CBSA 16860), BLS OEWS counted 268,750 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,700 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($152,980), Financial Manager ($151,530), Lawyer ($147,640).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16860), which includes Chattanooga and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Chattanooga city limits. It spans Tennessee and Georgia.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16860). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs chattanooga”, “high paying jobs in chattanooga tn”, “careers in chattanooga tn” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).