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How much does a human resources assistant make in Chattanooga?

$44,520a year

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,710 a month.

Hourly
$21.40
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
244 of 287
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $44,520Highest 10%: $58,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,130$15.45
25th$35,140$16.89
Median$44,520$21.40
75th$49,980$24.03
90th$58,790$28.26

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.

Memphis, TN$48,490
Johnson City, TN$46,760
Jackson, TN$46,160
Kingsport, TN$45,660
Nashville, TN$45,630
Knoxville, TN$45,030
Clarksville, TN$44,650
Human Resources Assistant salary in Tennessee Human Resources Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,680
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,150
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,390
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,930
Production$52,740
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$51,870
Correspondence Clerk$51,480
Court$49,920
Cargo and Freight Agent$49,460
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $21.40 ($44,520 a year).

Do human resources assistants make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $44,520 against $50,610 nationally, 12% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $45,760, so Chattanooga pays 3% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for human resources assistant pay?

244 of 287 metro areas with data.

How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,790 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.