Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Chattanooga, TN-GA
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Chattanooga, TN-GA was $43,160 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $36,760 and $49,960.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA median is $3,050 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about chattanooga, TN-GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32,700 | $36,760 | $43,160 | $49,960 | $57,370 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.72 | $17.67 | $20.75 | $24.02 | $27.58 |
BLS estimated 1,580 workers employed in this occupation in Chattanooga, TN-GA. Location quotient: 3.64.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $43,160. The all-occupations median in Chattanooga, TN-GA is $46,700. Ratio: 0.92 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 3.64 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $35,990 | $41,810 | $46,890 |
| May 2025 | $36,760 | $43,160 | $49,960 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Chattanooga, TN-GA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $38,240 | $33,440 to $45,990 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38,010 | $34,010 to $43,660 |
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