Firefighters Salary in Morristown, TN

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

Median annual salary $36,460 -38.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $30,980
90th percentile $46,500
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,980
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $36,460
    75th
    $42,530
    90th
    $46,500

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 63% Median Firefighters salary is 37% 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 Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $60,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,060
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $20,490
    Security Guards $33,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $45,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Morristown?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Morristown, TN is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.39 or more per hour.

    Is Morristown above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Morristown, TN is 38.8% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,980 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.