Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $145,890 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Chattanooga earn between $107,060 and $142,190.
- $97K10th
- $107K25th
- $119KMedian
- $142K75th
- $146K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $121,720 | $10,143 | $58.52 |
| Median | $119,180 | $9,932 | $57.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,060 | $8,922 | $51.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $142,190 | $11,849 | $68.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($123,490) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $121,720 | $119,180 | $97,390 | $145,890 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $123,490 | $122,920 | $84,370 | $157,770 | 740 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $121,720, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $94,460 a year, or $7,872 a month and $3,633 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 | $94,460 | $7,872 |
| Working in GA | $89,135 | $7,428 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? 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 $121,720 buys what about $133,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 4th of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($132,810).
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in Tennessee
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Chattanooga?
$58.52 an hour on average, and $57.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $94,460 a year ($7,872 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $121,720. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
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 17-2072; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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