Emergency Medical Technician salary in Tennessee
What emergency medical technicians earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,330$19.39 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$36,910 – $48,430Top 10%: $59,370+
Jobs3,8601.01× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $47,990 | $23.07 | 930 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,620 | $18.57 | 860 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,330 | $18.43 | 560 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $41,390 | $19.90 | 270 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $36,680 | $17.64 | 220 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,560 | $21.91 | 200 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37,100 | $17.84 | 180 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,170 | $21.72 | 170 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $43,550 | $20.94 | 150 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $48,480 | $23.31 | 120 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,180 | $18.84 | 120 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,620 | $17.61 | 120 |
| Morristown, TN | $51,000 | $24.52 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Iowa · $40,660 South Carolina · $40,370 Ohio · $40,220 Florida · $39,870 Michigan · $39,870 North Dakota · $39,670
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Tennessee?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Tennessee earned a median of $40,330 a year ($19.39 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $36,910 to $48,430.
Where in Tennessee do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Morristown, TN at $51,000.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.