The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Chattanooga, TN-GA is $26,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,480.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $46,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.60 per hour. An estimated 4,920 people work as waiters and waitresses in Chattanooga, TN-GA.
| Median (annual) | $26,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.60 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $46,560 |
| Employment | 4,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.