TN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2042

Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Tennessee

Median Annual Salary $37,630 -9% below national average (national: $41,340)
$40,090Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
3,420Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,630
$28,440
10th pct.
$52,210
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,440$13.67
25th percentile$31,210$15.00
50th percentile (median)$37,630$18.09
75th percentile$46,890$22.54
90th percentile (top earners)$52,210$25.10
Mean (average)$40,090$19.27

How Tennessee Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Tennessee
Tennessee (current) $37,630
Hawaii $61,310 +63%
Alaska $56,900 +51%
New Jersey $49,500 +32%
Rhode Island $49,500 +32%
Washington $48,850 +30%
Oregon $48,070 +28%
Connecticut $47,550 +26%
Maryland $47,390 +26%

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Related Occupations in Tennessee

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,630 2,280
Orderlies $37,600 780
Procurement Clerks $37,580 4,090
Community Health Workers $37,720 590
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,770 1,380
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,490 2,670

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Tennessee?

The mean emergency medical technicians salary in Tennessee is $40,090 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,630 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Emergency Medical Technicians in Tennessee?

Entry-level emergency medical technicianss (10th percentile) in Tennessee typically earn around $28,440 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $31,210 per year.

What is the highest Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Tennessee?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Tennessee make approximately $52,210 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $46,890 per year.

How does the Tennessee Emergency Medical Technicians salary compare to the national average?

The median emergency medical technicians salary in Tennessee is $37,630, which is -9% below national average of $41,340.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes