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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Chattanooga?

$51,020a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,252 a month.

Hourly
$24.53
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
140 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,640Median: $51,020Highest 10%: $79,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,640$15.21
25th$37,580$18.07
Median$51,020$24.53
75th$63,060$30.32
90th$79,300$38.13

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Nashville, TN$58,700
Memphis, TN$50,490
Jackson, TN$49,910
Johnson City, TN$49,830
Clarksville, TN$49,570
Cleveland, TN$48,900
Kingsport, TN$48,670
Knoxville, TN$48,540
Morristown, TN$47,600
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Tennessee Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$109,000
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,240
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,010
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$63,410
Millwright$62,850
Maintenance Worker$62,690
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,680
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$61,340
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$60,180
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,910
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $24.53 ($51,020 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

Yes: $51,020 against $50,620 nationally, 1% more.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $50,290, so Chattanooga pays 1% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

140 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,300 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.