Firefighters pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for firefighters is $23.70 an hour ($49,300 a year). About 7,020 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). Tennessee ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.30 | $33,910 |
| 25% of workers | $18.92 | $39,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.70 | $49,300 |
| 75% of workers | $29.65 | $61,670 |
| 90% of workers | $33.88 | $70,460 |
Firefighters pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $62,910 | 1,660 |
| Clarksville | $54,950 | 300 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $49,300 | 2,170 |
| Knoxville | $47,160 | 970 |
| Chattanooga | $46,060 | 560 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $44,110 | 270 |
| Johnson City | $40,720 | 100 |
| Jackson | $36,140 | 230 |
| Morristown | $36,040 | 120 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $77,920 |
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