Firefighters Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $41,130 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.78
10th percentile $27,670
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 100
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,670
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $41,130
    75th
    $45,640
    90th
    $45,640

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 73% Median Firefighters salary is 27% 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
    Jackson, TN $37,460

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $49,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $48,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,600
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $32,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Johnson City, TN is $19.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Johnson City, TN is 30.9% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,670 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.