Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Emergency Medical Technicians in Tennessee earn a median salary of $39,011 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.6% vs the national median of $41,340. An estimated 3,630 emergency medical technicians are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $32,600 to $51,000 depending on location.
$39,011
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$51,000
Highest paying metro
$32,600
Lowest paying metro
3,630
Employed in Tennessee
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Emergency Medical Technicians salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | $51,000 | $37,760 | $51,070 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,740 | $35,120 | $47,240 | 120 |
| Nashville, TN | $42,870 | $35,460 | $57,340 | 830 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,940 | $36,400 | $39,940 | 240 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,380 | $34,530 | $47,430 | 750 |
| South Central Tennessee | $38,270 | $31,570 | $46,720 | 100 |
| West Tennessee | $38,260 | $30,920 | $47,840 | 130 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,840 | $37,840 | $47,320 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,530 | $30,690 | $37,630 | 620 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $35,320 | $30,290 | $40,210 | 230 |
| East Tennessee | $34,620 | $29,390 | $41,030 | 210 |
| Johnson City, TN | $33,770 | $30,900 | $36,350 | 90 |
| North Central Tennessee | $32,600 | $28,590 | $35,620 | 100 |