Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $37,840 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $47,320
Employed locally 110
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $47,320

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morristown, TN $51,000
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,740
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,870
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,940
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,380
    Knoxville, TN $36,530

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$71,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,030
    Nurse Practitioners$107,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,750
    Psychiatric Technicians$37,640
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Jackson, TN is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Jackson, TN is 8.5% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Jackson?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.