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Chattanooga, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+94 this week — 94 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Chattanooga, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Chattanooga, TN job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 552 active job postings tracked here, 29% 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 / Manager53——
Retail Associate32—$18.25/hr n=3
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead25——
Server / Host23——
Crew / Cashier22——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time40—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time36$50k n=5$18.96/hr n=3
Intern8——
Contract4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare217——
Retail177—$18.34/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants135——
Consumer Goods63—$18.34/hr n=8
Real Estate16$30k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager53
  • Retail Associate32
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead25
  • Server / Host23
  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Cook / Kitchen18

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses42
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers19
  • Managers, All Other14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Medical Assistants9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare217
  • Retail177
  • Food Service / Restaurants135
  • Consumer Goods63
  • Real Estate16
  • Transportation & Logistics15

Employment mix

  • Unspecified461 · 84%
  • Part-time40 · 7%
  • Full-time36 · 7%
  • Intern8 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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