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How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Chattanooga?

$38,250a year

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $18.39 an hour or $3,188 a month.

Hourly
$18.39
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
49 of 62
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,330Median: $38,250Highest 10%: $49,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,330$14.10
25th$29,640$14.25
Median$38,250$18.39
75th$44,440$21.37
90th$49,000$23.56

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.

Nashville, TN$46,310
Memphis, TN$44,160
Knoxville, TN$40,550
Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in Tennessee Grounds Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$50,980
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,000
Pest Control Worker$38,410
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,190
Janitor and Cleaner$31,760
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,220
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $18.39 ($38,250 a year).

Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $38,250 against $46,860 nationally, 18% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,980, so Chattanooga pays 4% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?

49 of 62 metro areas with data.

How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,000 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.