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Chattanooga, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($43/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)

Chattanooga, TN job market overview (June 2026)

The Chattanooga, TN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 726 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • 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 / Manager71——
Registered Nurse60—$47/hr n=4
Retail Associate34—$18.25/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier27——
Cook / Kitchen26——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time77—$41/hr n=34
Full-time32$79k n=6$18.96/hr n=3
Contract8——
Temporary4——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare230—$47/hr n=33
Retail205—$18.34/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants165——
Professional Services108—$47/hr n=26
Consumer Goods77$95k n=4$18.34/hr n=8

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager71
  • Registered Nurse60
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier27
  • Cook / Kitchen26
  • Physician / Doctor24

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses31
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Nurse Practitioners5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare230
  • Retail205
  • Food Service / Restaurants165
  • Professional Services108
  • Consumer Goods77
  • Manufacturing24

Employment mix

  • Unspecified604 · 83%
  • Part-time77 · 11%
  • Full-time32 · 4%
  • Contract8 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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