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How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make in Memphis?

$82,320a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $39.58 an hour or $6,860 a month.

Hourly
$39.58
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
137 of 298
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $82,320Highest 10%: $84,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,690$22.93
25th$66,850$32.14
Median$82,320$39.58
75th$82,320$39.58
90th$84,010$40.39

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.

Nashville, TN$80,720
Chattanooga, TN$77,920
Knoxville, TN$74,980
Clarksville, TN$74,340
Johnson City, TN$66,440
Kingsport, TN$62,500
Morristown, TN$58,560
Jackson, TN$51,750
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in Tennessee First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Private Detective and Investigator$99,680
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$96,100
Fire Inspector and Investigator$82,280
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$79,050
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,920
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$75,480
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,410
Firefighter$62,910
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,210
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $39.58 ($82,320 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make more in Memphis than the national average?

No: $82,320 against $93,530 nationally, 12% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $77,920, so Memphis pays 6% more.

Where does Memphis rank for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker pay?

137 of 298 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,010 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.