Firefighters Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$49,300

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.70

per hour

Employment

7,020

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-16.8%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, Tennessee pays 16.8% LESS for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,880

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$33,910

25th

$39,360

Median

$49,300

75th

$61,670

90th

$70,460

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).