Metro profile · CBSA 16860
Healthcare wages in Chattanooga, TN-GA
38 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 38 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Chattanooga
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
38 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $429,900 | $429,900 | 60 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $610,080 | $610,080 | 52 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $291,200 | $291,200 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $264,690 | $264,690 | 49 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,700 | $77,700 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $125,790 | $125,790 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,120 | $99,120 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,360 | $46,360 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $93,740 | $93,740 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $95,960 | $95,960 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,070 | $58,070 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $40,720 | $40,720 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,900 | $60,900 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $160,620 | $160,620 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $121,600 | $121,600 | 46 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $32,670 | $32,670 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $38,790 | $38,790 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $62,360 | $62,360 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,580 | $58,580 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,240 | $132,240 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $74,350 | $74,350 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $41,390 | $41,390 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $116,480 | $116,480 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $39,730 | $39,730 | 45 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,160 | $40,160 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,350 | $37,350 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $79,770 | $79,770 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $78,670 | $78,670 | 44 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $82,770 | $82,770 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $76,840 | $76,840 | 44 |
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