Paramedics Salary in Tennessee
Paramedics in Tennessee earn a median of $57,690 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,710
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,410; the top 10% earn over $80,190. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Acute Care Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,740 median in Tennessee
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$49,180 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,870 median in Tennessee
- Registered Nurses$81,500 median in Tennessee
Paramedics pay in Tennessee
How much do paramedics make in Tennessee?
The median is $57,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,410 and the top 10% earn over $80,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.