Firefighters pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for firefighters is $23.70 an hour ($49,300 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). It is about the same as the Tennessee median ($49,300).
Pay range for firefighters in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.82 | $37,060 |
| 25% of workers | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.70 | $49,300 |
| 75% of workers | $28.67 | $59,630 |
| 90% of workers | $34.57 | $71,910 |
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 (this page) | $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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paramedics | $63,450 |
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