Paramedics Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Paramedics in Tennessee earn a median salary of $49,001 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.1% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 3,490 paramedics are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $32,990 to $65,910 depending on location.
$49,001
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$65,910
Highest paying metro
$32,990
Lowest paying metro
3,490
Employed in Tennessee
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Paramedics salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $65,910 | $54,040 | $75,080 | 780 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,850 | $48,630 | $75,960 | 1,180 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $58,270 | $46,480 | $59,600 | 130 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,350 | $51,350 | $57,120 | 250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,950 | $46,730 | $61,600 | 250 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,790 | $49,790 | $51,300 | 150 |
| West Tennessee | $48,530 | $45,330 | $57,420 | 150 |
| South Central Tennessee | $47,330 | $38,600 | $66,060 | 130 |
| East Tennessee | $45,420 | $37,580 | $47,850 | 150 |
| Cleveland, TN | $44,430 | $41,350 | $138,010 | 30 |
| Johnson City, TN | $41,600 | $38,290 | $50,720 | 100 |
| North Central Tennessee | $40,590 | $35,070 | $49,830 | 70 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $32,990 | $32,990 | $44,860 | 120 |