Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,670 or more. The middle half of electrical and electronics drafters in Chattanooga earn between $79,830 and $99,290.
- $65K10th
- $80K25th
- $80KMedian
- $99K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,560 | $7,297 | $42.10 |
| Median | $79,830 | $6,652 | $38.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,830 | $6,652 | $38.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,290 | $8,274 | $47.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Electrical and electronics drafters in Chattanooga earn 13% more than the Tennessee average ($77,390) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($81,280). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $76,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $87,560 | $79,830 | $65,440 | $131,670 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $77,390 | $77,180 | $56,480 | $98,020 | 340 |
| United States | $81,280 | $76,870 | $50,040 | $120,290 | 17,920 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $87,560, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $70,428 a year, or $5,869 a month and $2,709 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $70,428 | $5,869 |
| Working in GA | $66,808 | $5,567 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for electrical and electronics drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $87,560 buys what about $95,732 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Electrical and Electronics Drafters salaries in Tennessee
Highest-paying cities for electrical and electronics drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,170).
- San Jose, CA$124,170
- Anchorage, AK$104,550
- Boulder, CO$100,940
- Manchester, NH$99,000
- Bridgeport, CT$98,100
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Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do electrical and electronics drafters make an hour in Chattanooga?
$42.10 an hour on average, and $38.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical and electronics drafters salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical and electronics drafters take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $70,428 a year ($5,869 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,560. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do electrical and electronics drafters earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($81,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3012; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.71, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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