Firefighters Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,880 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $38,880
    75th
    $47,740
    90th
    $60,550

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,950
    Security Guards $37,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,090
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,290
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in North Central Tennessee is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in North Central Tennessee is 34.7% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.