DOL Median (Chattanooga, TN)
$76,669
vs National
-1.4%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,905
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,669
-1.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Chattanooga, TN earns $76,669 in nominal terms, which is 1.4% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,905 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Heil Co. | $82,000 | 16 |
| Komatsu America Corp | $81,578 | 39 |
| Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| CBT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC | $77,438 | 69 |
| SHERMAN + REILLY, INC. | $76,700 | 1 |
| ATN Hoelzel LP | $76,669 | 5 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $73,861 | 1,032 |
| CADCAM-E.COM, Inc. | $70,450 | 65 |
| Fabricators, Inc. | $68,233 | 2 |
| ATCO Industries | $66,755 | 3 |
| QUANTUM SURGICAL LLC | $61,651 | 2 |
| Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Chattanooga, TN is $76,669 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Chattanooga, TN a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Chattanooga, TN earns 1.4% less than the national median of $77,792, or $84,905 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.