Software developers in Chattanooga, TN-GA earn a median salary of $106,750, which is 21.5% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Chattanooga, TN-GA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Nuclear Engineers	$146,850	$126,190	$176,700	100
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$133,060	$112,760	$149,120	70
Electrical Engineers	$123,840	$95,410	$143,100	440
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$119,180	$107,060	$142,190	110
Information Security Analysts	$115,160	$90,150	$145,510	200
Software Developers	$106,750	$81,750	$133,280	990
Mechanical Engineers	$106,660	$87,400	$130,410	510
Materials Engineers	$103,360	$80,900	$142,730	70
Engineers, All Other	$101,200	$71,950	$129,990	320
Database Architects	$100,260	$84,590	$131,080	40
Industrial Engineers	$99,410	$82,680	$116,850	930
Civil Engineers	$95,630	$75,970	$131,140	670
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$94,800	$74,340	$101,600	70
Computer Systems Analysts	$93,350	$69,400	$121,170	710
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$92,550	$72,980	$114,930	330
Data Scientists	$91,340	$70,690	$132,620	200
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$89,820	$66,110	$126,820	150
Environmental Engineers	$88,040	$65,040	$100,820	50
Database Administrators	$83,260	$66,430	$128,780	110
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$79,830	$79,830	$99,290	50
Computer Programmers	$77,880	$67,440	$110,130	30
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,860	$62,420	$97,180	30
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,480	$43,030	$84,820	170
Computer Occupations, All Other	$65,230	$50,070	$83,880	860
Mechanical Drafters	$64,510	$51,930	$78,730	60
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$64,300	$59,910	$72,040	40
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,590	$60,820	$76,000	50
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,500	$51,190	$77,790	180
Operations Research Analysts	$62,540	$50,070	$80,240	80
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$61,760	$42,900	$92,930	140
Surveyors	$59,850	$50,020	$82,740	100
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$58,780	$47,680	$72,310	190
Web Developers	$58,060	$53,490	$75,990	100
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,840	$45,480	$67,380	230
Computer User Support Specialists	$55,430	$47,500	$65,640	930
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$49,730	$41,700	$70,310	--
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$47,460	$38,990	$55,700	140
Drafters, All Other	$37,750	$36,180	$65,370	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Chattanooga, TN-GA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Chattanooga, TN-GA are Nuclear Engineers ($146,850 median), Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors ($133,060 median), Electrical Engineers ($123,840 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Chattanooga, TN-GA?

Software developers in Chattanooga, TN-GA earn a median salary of $106,750, with salaries ranging from $81,750 at the 25th percentile to $133,280 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 990 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.