Firefighters pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,990 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Jackson earn between $29,190 and $41,780.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $36KMedian
- $42K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Median | $36,140 | $3,012 | $17.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,190 | $2,432 | $14.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,780 | $3,482 | $20.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Firefighters in Jackson earn 29% less than the Tennessee average ($51,590) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $36,830 | $36,140 | $28,370 | $45,990 | 230 |
| Tennessee | $51,590 | $49,300 | $33,910 | $70,460 | 7,020 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $36,830, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $31,773 a year, or $2,648 a month and $1,222 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jackson a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.5), so the average $36,830 buys what about $43,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 9th of 9 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($57,560).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Jackson: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Jackson?
$17.71 an hour on average, and $17.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Jackson?
About $31,773 a year ($2,648 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,830. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do firefighters earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
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; area Jackson, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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