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How much does a plumber make in Chattanooga?

$58,720a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $28.23 an hour or $4,893 a month.

Hourly
$28.23
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
255 of 388
Jobs in the area
860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $58,720Highest 10%: $78,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,670$18.11
25th$46,480$22.35
Median$58,720$28.23
75th$71,020$34.14
90th$78,880$37.92

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Nashville, TN$60,100
Knoxville, TN$59,860
Kingsport, TN$59,360
Clarksville, TN$58,930
Memphis, TN$58,690
Cleveland, TN$55,130
Morristown, TN$53,780
Jackson, TN$52,620
Johnson City, TN$48,480
Plumber salary in Tennessee Plumber 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
Construction and Building Inspector$55,620
Carpenter$50,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,320
Glazier$47,670
Painter$47,470
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $28.23 ($58,720 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $58,720 against $63,800 nationally, 8% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $58,600, so Chattanooga pays 0% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for plumber pay?

255 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,880 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.