Cardiologists pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $165,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $770,470 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Chattanooga earn between $332,440 and $658,060.
- $166K10th
- $332K25th
- $610KMedian
- $658K75th
- $770K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $508,870 | $42,406 | $244.65 |
| Median | $610,080 | $50,840 | $293.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $332,440 | $27,703 | $159.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $658,060 | $54,838 | $316.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Chattanooga earn 8% less than the Tennessee average ($551,190) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $508,870 | $610,080 | $165,930 | $770,470 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $551,190 | $610,080 | $178,630 | $793,530 | 560 |
| United States | $454,940 | $496,010 | $107,190 | $712,130 | 17,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cardiologists salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $508,870, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $346,034 a year, or $28,836 a month and $13,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $346,034 | $28,836 |
| Working in GA | $321,390 | $26,782 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $508,870 buys what about $556,361 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 13.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 0.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$375,750
- Charlotte, NC$453,420
- Cincinnati, OH$501,860
- Indianapolis, IN$378,860
- Jacksonville, FL$508,850
- Richmond, VA$425,280
Highest-paying cities for cardiologists
Corpus Christi, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($709,920).
- Corpus Christi, TX$709,920
- Omaha, NE$578,940
- Seattle, WA$565,440
- Chattanooga, TN$508,870
- Jacksonville, FL$508,850
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Cardiologists salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Chattanooga?
$244.65 an hour on average, and $293.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $165,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $332,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $346,034 a year ($28,836 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $508,870. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do cardiologists earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($454,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1212; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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