Paramedics pay range in Johnson City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,260 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Johnson City earn between $39,810 and $50,980.
- $37K10th
- $40K25th
- $49KMedian
- $51K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,760 | $3,980 | $22.96 |
| Median | $49,250 | $4,104 | $23.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,810 | $3,318 | $19.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,980 | $4,248 | $24.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Johnson City vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Paramedics in Johnson City earn 20% less than the Tennessee average ($59,870) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $47,760 | $49,250 | $37,430 | $57,260 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $59,870 | $57,690 | $41,410 | $80,190 | 3,710 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Johnson City
On the average salary of $47,760, a single filer in Johnson City takes home about $40,555 a year, or $3,380 a month and $1,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% 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 paramedics? 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 $47,760 buys what about $54,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Johnson City ($43,480). A typical home costs $282,532, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Tennessee cities
Johnson City ranks 8th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($65,400).
- Nashville$65,400
- Memphis$65,260
- Clarksville$59,290
- Knoxville$55,160
- Chattanooga$54,750
- Jackson$53,280
- Kingsport$48,180
- Johnson City$47,760
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Johnson City: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Johnson City?
$22.96 an hour on average, and $23.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Johnson City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Johnson City?
About $40,555 a year ($3,380 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,760. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do paramedics earn more in Johnson City than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Johnson City, TN (27740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.98, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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