salary$24,240 a year$12 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,970per year
Jobs in the area4,790people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Chattanooga?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 76.1% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $24,240 a year ($12 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $46,970.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 76.1% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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.