TN · Chattanooga · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Chattanooga area centers on $28.20 per hour, or about $58,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.41 and the upper quarter over $37.23. That ranks 114th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 45th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga. The free report below lists employers near Chattanooga and what they pay.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Chattanooga, TN

The metro median is 8% above the Tennessee statewide median of $26.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 840 computer user support specialists employed in the Chattanooga metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.23$40,00034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.41$46,61023% below U.S. median
Median$28.20$58,6503% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.23$77,44028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.33$85,97042% above U.S. median

How Chattanooga ranks

  • 114th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 45th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for healthcare it support specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer User Support Specialists.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Chattanooga

  • Overall prices in Chattanooga run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.20 median hour buys what $30.83 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,015
  • Per year: $50,760
  • Per month: $4,230
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chattanooga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Chattanooga

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Chattanooga, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc
Chattanooga, TN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
Chattanooga, TN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cleveland, TN23 mi$23.69/hr50,232
Huntsville, AL85 mi$23.59/hr230,402
Murfreesboro, TN86 mi$28.28/hr168,387
Marietta, GA87 mi$28.61/hr63,122
Roswell, GA87 mi$28.61/hr92,227
Alpharetta, GA88 mi$28.61/hr67,275

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee

Healthcare IT support specialists keep workstations, devices and clinical applications running for care teams.

  • Help desk or desktop support experience
  • CompTIA A+ or similar for many roles
  • Comfort working with clinical staff

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

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Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Chattanooga, TN?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Chattanooga metro area have a median pay of $28.20 per hour, about $58,650 a year. The middle half earn between $22.41 and $37.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Chattanooga a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?

Chattanooga ranks 45th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 114th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Chattanooga?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Chattanooga, led by Memorial Healthcare System, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Chattanooga as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in Chattanooga?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 7 postings$37.08/ hr$33–$41
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 1 posting$60.58/ hr$50–$72
  • ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
  • Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63

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2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$37.08High$57

22 IT Support postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 IT Support roles

  1. Insurance Credit Specialist - RemoteRemote
    $18.00–$20.00/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Remote (TN hiring) · posted 6 days ago

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