Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Chattanooga, TN

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Average Surgical Technician Salary

$66.20/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technician in Chattanooga, TN is $66.20 per hour. This is 31% higher than the Tennessee average of $45.68.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Technician salaries in Chattanooga, TN compared to State and National Averages

$66.20/hour

Chattanooga, TN

20% higher than the US average.

$45.68/hour

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Surgical Technician Salaries in Chattanooga Compare to Other Cities

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 68% lower than the Chattanooga average of $66.20.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 66% lower than the Chattanooga average of $66.20.

Franklin, Tennessee

$37/hour

This is 78% lower than the Chattanooga average of $66.20.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical Technicians?

Chattanooga, Tennessee pays Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Nashville, Tennessee ($42) and Lebanon, Tennessee ($40). Chattanooga, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Chattanooga, TN average for Allied Health Professionals is $66 per hour, roughly in line with Chattanooga, Tennessee.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$66	$100
Nashville, Tennessee	$42	$61
Lebanon, Tennessee	$40	$43
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$44
Franklin, Tennessee	$37	$43
Gallatin, Tennessee	$27	$100

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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