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Firefighters average salary by city in Tennessee
- Memphis$57,560
- Clarksville$53,290
- Nashville$53,290
- Knoxville$49,910
- Chattanooga$48,660
- Kingsport$43,600
- Johnson City$40,300
- Morristown$39,570
- Jackson$36,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $57,560 | $62,910 | $44,060 | $48,429 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $53,290 | $54,950 | $47,080 | $44,999 | 91 |
| Nashville | $53,290 | $49,300 | $45,820 | $44,999 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $49,910 | $47,160 | $37,660 | $42,283 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $48,660 | $46,060 | $39,810 | $41,278 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $43,600 | $44,110 | $32,110 | $37,213 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $40,300 | $40,720 | $35,440 | $34,561 | 88 |
| Morristown | $39,570 | $36,040 | $35,560 | $33,974 | 86 |
| Jackson | $36,830 | $36,140 | $29,190 | $31,773 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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