Firefighters Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Firefighters in Tennessee earn a median salary of $43,005 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.8% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 7,120 firefighters are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $36,460 to $63,650 depending on location.
$43,005
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$63,650
Highest paying metro
$36,460
Lowest paying metro
7,120
Employed in Tennessee
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Firefighters salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $63,650 | $46,840 | $71,300 | 1,500 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $48,270 | $40,550 | $57,180 | 210 |
| Nashville, TN | $47,960 | $41,480 | $54,130 | 1,730 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,510 | $38,990 | $61,160 | 980 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,560 | $35,890 | $60,420 | 590 |
| Johnson City, TN | $41,130 | $39,250 | $45,640 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee | $39,100 | $33,900 | $50,740 | 280 |
| North Central Tennessee | $38,880 | $36,880 | $47,740 | 310 |
| East Tennessee | $38,710 | $35,160 | $53,020 | 400 |
| West Tennessee | $37,830 | $36,010 | $46,010 | 480 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,460 | $29,300 | $41,840 | 180 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $36,540 | $28,690 | $45,320 | 220 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,460 | $35,170 | $42,530 | 140 |