salary$72,330 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,830per year
Jobs in the area1,760people work this job
Can a electrician afford Chattanooga?
OK. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 25.5% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a electrician in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $72,330 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $38,030 and $85,830.
Can a electrician afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 25.5% of the median electrician 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.