Firefighters pay range in Johnson City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,180 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Johnson City earn between $35,440 and $45,180.
- $27K10th
- $35K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,300 | $3,358 | $19.38 |
| Median | $40,720 | $3,393 | $19.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,440 | $2,953 | $17.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,180 | $3,765 | $21.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Johnson City vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Firefighters in Johnson City earn 22% less than the Tennessee average ($51,590) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $40,300 | $40,720 | $27,390 | $45,180 | 100 |
| 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 Johnson City
On the average salary of $40,300, a single filer in Johnson City takes home about $34,561 a year, or $2,880 a month and $1,329 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 Johnson City a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Johnson City area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.9), so the average $40,300 buys what about $45,833 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Johnson City ($43,480). A typical home costs $282,532, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Tennessee cities
Johnson City ranks 7th 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 Johnson City: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Johnson City?
$19.37 an hour on average, and $19.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Johnson City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Johnson City?
About $34,561 a year ($2,880 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,300. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do firefighters earn more in Johnson City than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% 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 Johnson City, TN (27740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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