Firefighters Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $37,460 -37.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $28,560
90th percentile $46,060
Employed locally 180
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,560
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $41,840
    90th
    $46,060

    Jackson economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,650
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $47,960
    Knoxville, TN $47,510
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $45,560
    Johnson City, TN $41,130

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,250
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,400
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $67,400
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $51,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Jackson, TN is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Jackson, TN is 37.1% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Jackson?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,560 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.