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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Chattanooga?

$39,840a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $19.15 an hour or $3,320 a month.

Hourly
$19.15
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
306 of 351
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,240Median: $39,840Highest 10%: $56,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,240$16.46
25th$34,240$16.46
Median$39,840$19.15
75th$56,220$27.03
90th$56,220$27.03

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Nashville, TN$49,110
Kingsport, TN$48,310
Jackson, TN$45,780
Johnson City, TN$45,780
Cleveland, TN$44,460
Knoxville, TN$44,110
Clarksville, TN$43,010
Memphis, TN$37,710
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Tennessee Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,090
Electrician$72,330
Brickmason and Blockmason$69,660
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$61,880
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$59,140
Plumber$58,720
Construction and Building Inspector$55,620
Carpenter$50,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,320
Glazier$47,670
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $19.15 ($39,840 a year).

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

No: $39,840 against $50,260 nationally, 21% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $46,070, so Chattanooga pays 14% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

306 of 351 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,220 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.