Top Paying Jobs in Chattanooga, TN-GA
Chattanooga, TN-GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 44,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($610,080), Physicians, All Other ($429,900), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($291,200). The cost of living index is 91.46 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,390/month.
$114K
Avg. median salary
91.46
Cost of living index
$1,390
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Chattanooga
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lawyers | Legal | $148K | $70.98/hr |
| 12 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $147K | $70.6/hr |
| 13 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $133K | $63.97/hr |
| 14 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.58/hr |
| 15 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $131K | N/A |
| 16 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $131K | $62.76/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.45/hr |
| 18 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $127K | $60.87/hr |
| 19 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $126K | $60.48/hr |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | Management | $124K | $59.79/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Chattanooga
Cost of living vs. national average-8.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,390/mo
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