DOL Median (Chattanooga, TN)
$55,500
vs National
-9.9%
National: $61,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,462
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,500
-9.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Accountants and Auditors in Chattanooga, TN earns $55,500 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% below the national average of $61,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,462 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chattanooga, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $70,200 | 12,567 |
| PROJECT STAFFING, INC. | $68,640 | 2 |
| PRECISION TAX, LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | $58,893 | 4,798 |
| ELLIOTT DAVIS DECOSIMO LLC | $57,000 | 6 |
| CENTER FOR LUNG AND SLEEP DISORDERS, PC | $55,000 | 1 |
| GENTRY AND BUFFINGTON, P.C. | $47,840 | 2 |
| TOTTO SUSHI AND GRILL, LLC | $42,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Accountants and Auditors make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Chattanooga, TN is $55,500 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Chattanooga, TN a good place to work as a Accountants and Auditors?
A Accountants and Auditors in Chattanooga, TN earns 9.9% less than the national median of $61,600, or $61,462 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.