Firefighters Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #33 of 50 · TN
18.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,590 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,300
Employment 7,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,910P25 $39,360 Median $49,300P75 $61,670P90 $70,460
About 80% of firefighterss in Tennessee earn between $33,910 and $70,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Tennessee is $51,590, about 18.9% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $62,910 | $57,560 | 1,660 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $54,950 | $53,290 | 300 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $49,300 | $53,290 | 2,170 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,160 | $49,910 | 970 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,090 | $47,680 | 360 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,060 | $48,660 | 560 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,860 | $45,980 | 270 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $44,110 | $43,600 | 270 |