Paramedics pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,880 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Memphis earn between $51,620 and $77,880.
- $47K10th
- $52K25th
- $67KMedian
- $78K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,260 | $5,438 | $31.38 |
| Median | $66,830 | $5,569 | $32.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,620 | $4,302 | $24.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,880 | $6,490 | $37.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Paramedics in Memphis earn 9% more than the Tennessee average ($59,870) and about the same as the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $65,260 | $66,830 | $47,320 | $77,880 | 810 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $65,260, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $54,616 a year, or $4,551 a month and $2,101 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $54,616 | $4,551 |
| Working in MS | $52,738 | $4,395 |
| Working in AR | $52,689 | $4,391 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $65,260 buys what about $70,797 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd 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 Memphis: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Memphis?
$31.38 an hour on average, and $32.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Memphis?
About $54,616 a year ($4,551 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,260. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do paramedics earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 2.04, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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