How much does a firefighter make in Jackson?
$36,140a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 319 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,370Median: $36,140Highest 10%: $45,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,370 | $13.64 | |
| 25th | $29,190 | $14.03 | |
| Median | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| 90th | $45,990 | $22.11 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $54,950 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,060 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,720 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,040 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $17.38 ($36,140 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $36,140 against $59,280 nationally, 39% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $49,300, so Jackson pays 27% less.
Where does Jackson rank for firefighter pay?
319 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,990 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.