salary$40,160 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,420per year
Jobs in the area2,060people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Chattanooga?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 45.9% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $40,160 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,740 and $46,420.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 45.9% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.