salary$132,240 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$86,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,280per year
Jobs in the area750people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Chattanooga?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 13.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $132,240 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $86,520 and $168,280.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 13.9% of the median pharmacist 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.