Paramedics Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #33 of 51 · TN
5.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,870 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $57,690
Employment 3,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $41,410P25 $48,510 Median $57,690P75 $76,570P90 $80,190
About 80% of paramedicss in Tennessee earn between $41,410 and $80,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paramedics salary in Tennessee is $59,870, about 5.5% below the U.S. average ($63,360). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,830 | $65,260 | 810 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $63,450 | $65,400 | 1,310 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $60,330 | $59,290 | 130 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $53,220 | $54,750 | 270 |
| Jackson, TN | $51,550 | $53,280 | 100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $51,130 | $55,160 | 380 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $49,980 | $54,230 | 120 |
| Johnson City, TN | $49,250 | $47,760 | 100 |