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Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$50,870
- Morristown$45,340
- Clarksville$44,570
- Jackson$43,220
- Chattanooga$41,370
- Memphis$40,770
- Knoxville$38,920
- Kingsport$36,990
- Johnson City$36,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $50,870 | $47,990 | $37,790 | $43,054 | 96 |
| Morristown | $45,340 | $51,000 | $37,760 | $38,611 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $44,570 | $48,480 | $36,780 | $37,992 | 91 |
| Jackson | $43,220 | $39,180 | $39,180 | $36,907 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $41,370 | $41,390 | $37,900 | $35,421 | 91 |
| Memphis | $40,770 | $38,620 | $36,690 | $34,939 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $38,920 | $38,330 | $32,510 | $33,452 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $36,990 | $36,680 | $31,370 | $31,901 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $36,620 | $36,620 | $29,930 | $31,604 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-2042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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