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Chattanooga, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+96 this week — 124 added vs 28 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Chattanooga, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Chattanooga, TN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 572 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Chattanooga, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chattanooga, TN.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager55——
Retail Associate33—$18.25/hr n=3
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead26——
Crew / Cashier23——
Server / Host22——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time34$54k n=4$18.96/hr n=3
Intern6——
Contract4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare230——
Retail184—$18.34/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants134——
Consumer Goods63—$18.34/hr n=8
Transportation & Logistics17——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager55
  • Retail Associate33
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead26
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Server / Host22
  • Cook / Kitchen18

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses42
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers19
  • Managers, All Other14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Medical Assistants9
  • Retail Salespersons9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare230
  • Retail184
  • Food Service / Restaurants134
  • Consumer Goods63
  • Transportation & Logistics17
  • Real Estate16

Employment mix

  • Unspecified487 · 85%
  • Part-time38 · 7%
  • Full-time34 · 6%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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