Firefighters Salary in South Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $39,100 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $24,850
90th percentile $75,050
Employed locally 280
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,850
    25th
    $33,900
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $50,740
    90th
    $75,050

    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 South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,990
    Security Guards $35,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,800
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in South Central Tennessee is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in South Central Tennessee is 34.3% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $24,850 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,900.