Firefighters salary
in North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
Firefighters in the North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $38,590 a year, based on BLS estimates for 230 jobs (May 2025). It ranks #263 of 329 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE230 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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FIREFIGHTERS PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- Memphis, TN-MS-ARmedian $62,910
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $54,950
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $49,300
- Knoxville, TNmedian $47,160
- East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $46,090
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $46,060
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $45,860
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $44,110
Questions
What is the average Firefighters salary in North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $38,590 a year (May 2025). Half of the 230 jobs pay between $36,560 and $47,620. The 10th percentile is $32,100 and the 90th is $58,220.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.