Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,180 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Chattanooga earn between $32,710 and $46,770.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,530 | $3,378 | $19.49 |
| Median | $39,130 | $3,261 | $18.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,710 | $2,726 | $15.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,770 | $3,898 | $22.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Chattanooga earn 5% more than the Tennessee average ($38,730) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $40,530 | $39,130 | $32,710 | $47,180 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $38,730 | $37,730 | $31,800 | $47,180 | 310 |
| United States | $45,140 | $42,670 | $32,900 | $60,080 | 24,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $40,530, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $34,746 a year, or $2,895 a month and $1,336 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% 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 | $34,746 | $2,895 |
| Working in GA | $33,472 | $2,789 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for other helpers, construction trades? 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 $40,530 buys what about $44,313 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 3rd of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($40,830).
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Tennessee
Highest-paying cities for other helpers, construction trades
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,410).
- New York, NY$66,410
- San Francisco, CA$60,700
- San Jose, CA$60,090
- Syracuse, NY$59,480
- Bakersfield, CA$58,600
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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Chattanooga?
$19.49 an hour on average, and $18.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other helpers, construction trades take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $34,746 a year ($2,895 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,530. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other helpers, construction trades earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,140).
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 47-3019; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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