Firefighters Salary in Nashville, TN

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

Median annual salary $47,960 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $61,900
Employed locally 1,730
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $47,960
    75th
    $54,130
    90th
    $61,900

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 58% Median Firefighters salary is 42% 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
    Knoxville, TN $47,510
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $45,560
    Johnson City, TN $41,130
    Jackson, TN $37,460

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Nashville, TN is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.57 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Nashville, TN is 19.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.