salary$95,630 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,550per year
Jobs in the area670people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Chattanooga?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 19.3% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $95,630 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $64,290 and $162,550.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 19.3% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.