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

$77,920a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Tennessee. That is $37.46 an hour or $6,493 a month.

Hourly: $37.46
Vs. national median: -17%
Rank among states: 34 of 50
Jobs in the state: 2,210

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $77,920Highest 10%: $100,300

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$45,680	$21.96
25th	$59,940	$28.82
Median	$77,920	$37.46
75th	$82,320	$39.58
90th	$100,300	$48.20

Cities in Tennessee

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Memphis, TN	$82,320
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

Salaries for every job in Tennessee

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.

31. Wyoming	$80,260
32. Kansas	$78,880
33. Minnesota	$78,800
34. Tennessee	$77,920
35. Michigan	$77,550
36. Iowa	$76,010
37. Missouri	$75,970

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $37.46 ($77,920 a year).

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

No: $77,920 against $93,530 nationally, 17% less.

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

Tennessee ranks 34 of 50 states.

Which city in Tennessee pays first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers the most?

Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $82,320 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.