salary$76,680 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,050per year
Jobs in the area1,940people work this job
Can a accountant afford Chattanooga?
OK. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 24.1% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a accountant in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $76,680 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $50,220 and $125,050.
Can a accountant afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 24.1% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.