salary$147,640 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$355,460per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Chattanooga?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 12.5% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $147,640 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $65,000 and $355,460.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 12.5% of the median lawyer 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.