How much does an emergency medical technician make in Tennessee?
$40,330a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Tennessee. That is $19.39 an hour or $3,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.39
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,720Median: $40,330Highest 10%: $59,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 75th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 90th | $59,370 | $28.54 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Morristown, TN | $51,000 |
| Clarksville, TN | $48,480 |
| Nashville, TN | $47,990 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,390 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,180 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,620 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,330 |
| Kingsport, TN | $36,680 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 28. Nebraska | $41,710 |
| 29. Iowa | $40,660 |
| 30. South Carolina | $40,370 |
| 31. Tennessee | $40,330 |
| 32. Ohio | $40,220 |
| 33. Florida | $39,870 |
| 34. Michigan | $39,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.39 ($40,330 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $40,330 against $44,470 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Morristown, TN, with a median of $51,000 a year.
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.