As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Subsea Engineer in Chattanooga, TN is $69,593, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,338 weekly, or $5,799 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Subsea Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Subsea Engineer in Chattanooga, TN vary widely, spanning from $59,330 to $78,832. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,221) and 75th percentile ($74,429), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,832 per year. This $10,208 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chattanooga Subsea Engineer often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Chattanooga currently ranks 711 statewide for Subsea Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Subsea Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $59,330 Chattanooga, TN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $64,221 Chattanooga, TN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $69,593 Chattanooga, TN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $74,429 Chattanooga, TN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $78,832 Chattanooga, TN September 01, 2026
25% $64,221 10% $59,330 90% $78,832 75% $74,429 $69,593 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Subsea Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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

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