salary$121,600 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$140,790per year
Jobs in the area180people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Chattanooga?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 15.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $121,600 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $99,530 and $140,790.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 15.2% of the median physician assistant 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.