How much does a Public Affairs Officer make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Affairs Officer in Chattanooga, TN is $117,756. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $92,687 to a high of $141,709, with most professionals earning between $104,634 and $130,294.

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Public Affairs Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $92,687 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $104,634 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $117,756 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $130,294 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $141,709 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25% $104,634 10% $92,687 90% $141,709 75% $130,294 $117,756 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Public Relations Specialist IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Public Affairs Officer

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Public Relations Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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117756
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Affairs Officer in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Public Affairs Officer ranges from $104,634 to $130,294 with the average base salary of $117,756. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,634 to $130,294 with the average total cash compensation of $117,756.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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