Firefighters Salary in West Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $37,830 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $25,400
90th percentile $51,850
Employed locally 480
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,400
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $37,830
    75th
    $46,010
    90th
    $51,850

    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 West Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,460
    Security Guards$33,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$56,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$50,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$54,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in West Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West Tennessee is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

    Is West Tennessee above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in West Tennessee is 36.5% 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 West Tennessee?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,400 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.