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.
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Avg. median salary
91.46
Cost of living index
$1,390
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Highest paying careers in Chattanooga
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $124K | $59.54/hr |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $124K | $59.5/hr |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $122K | $58.49/hr |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $122K | $58.46/hr |
| 25 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $119K | $57.3/hr |
| 26 | Sales Managers | Management | $119K | $57.08/hr |
| 27 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $117K | $56.34/hr |
| 28 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $116K | $56/hr |
| 29 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 30 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $115K | $55.36/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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