How much does a firefighter make in Tennessee?
$49,300a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Tennessee. That is $23.70 an hour or $4,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.70
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,910Median: $49,300Highest 10%: $70,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 25th | $39,360 | $18.92 | |
| Median | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| 75th | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| 90th | $70,460 | $33.88 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,140 |
| Morristown, TN | $36,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 27. North Dakota | $55,080 |
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.70 ($49,300 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $49,300 against $59,280 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for firefighter pay?
Tennessee ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays firefighters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $62,910 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.