How much does a firefighter make in Memphis?
$62,910a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $62,910Highest 10%: $70,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| Median | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $70,460 | $33.88 | |
| 90th | $70,460 | $33.88 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| 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 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,140 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $30.25 ($62,910 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $62,910 against $59,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $49,300, so Memphis pays 28% more.
Where does Memphis rank for firefighter pay?
98 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,460 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.