Data Scientists pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,480 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Chattanooga earn between $70,690 and $132,620.
- $59K10th
- $71K25th
- $91KMedian
- $133K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,460 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
| Median | $91,340 | $7,612 | $43.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,690 | $5,891 | $33.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,620 | $11,052 | $63.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Data scientists in Chattanooga earn 7% less than the Tennessee average ($105,200) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $97,460 | $91,340 | $58,960 | $134,480 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $105,200 | $100,330 | $60,200 | $156,160 | 2,790 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $97,460, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $77,393 a year, or $6,449 a month and $2,977 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $77,393 | $6,449 |
| Working in GA | $73,278 | $6,107 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for data scientists? 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 $97,460 buys what about $106,556 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 5th of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($110,110).
- Memphis$110,110
- Nashville$109,590
- Knoxville$102,070
- Kingsport$99,030
- Chattanooga$97,460
- Clarksville$87,580
- Johnson City$81,850
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Chattanooga?
$46.86 an hour on average, and $43.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $77,393 a year ($6,449 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,460. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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