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How much does a paving make in Chattanooga?

$38,510a year

Median yearly pay for pavings in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,209 a month.

Hourly
$18.51
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
148 of 156
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $38,510Highest 10%: $57,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,120$17.85
25th$37,130$17.85
Median$38,510$18.51
75th$49,990$24.03
90th$57,660$27.72

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for pavings.

Clarksville, TN$50,280
Nashville, TN$48,440
Knoxville, TN$40,540
Memphis, TN$39,120
Johnson City, TN$35,710
Paving salary in Tennessee Paving 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 paving make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $18.51 ($38,510 a year).

Do pavings make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $38,510 against $53,340 nationally, 28% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,510, so Chattanooga pays 9% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for paving pay?

148 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a paving make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,660 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.