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How much does an emergency medical technician make in Chattanooga?

$41,390a year

Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $19.90 an hour or $3,449 a month.

Hourly
$19.90
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
148 of 303
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,440Median: $41,390Highest 10%: $48,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,440$15.12
25th$37,900$18.22
Median$41,390$19.90
75th$45,940$22.09
90th$48,260$23.20

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians.

Morristown, TN$51,000
Clarksville, TN$48,480
Nashville, TN$47,990
Jackson, TN$39,180
Memphis, TN$38,620
Knoxville, TN$38,330
Kingsport, TN$36,680
Johnson City, TN$36,620
Emergency Medical Technician salary in Tennessee Emergency Medical Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$429,900
General Internal Medicine Physician$291,200
Family Medicine Physician$264,700
Psychiatrist$239,200
Surgeon$239,200
Pediatrician$163,300
Dentist$160,600
Pharmacist$132,200
Optometrist$126,600
Veterinarian$125,800
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $19.90 ($41,390 a year).

Do emergency medical technicians make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $41,390 against $44,470 nationally, 7% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $40,330, so Chattanooga pays 3% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for emergency medical technician pay?

148 of 303 metro areas with data.

How much does an emergency medical technician make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,260 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.