Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $42,870 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $29,350
90th percentile $67,330
Employed locally 830
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,350
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $42,870
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $67,330

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,940
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,380
    Jackson, TN $37,840
    Knoxville, TN $36,530

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,170
    Nurse Practitioners$116,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,660
    Pharmacists$135,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Nashville, TN is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 3.7% above 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,350 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.