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Paramedics average salary by city in Tennessee
- 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
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $65,400 | $63,450 | $52,180 | $54,729 | 96 |
| Memphis | $65,260 | $66,830 | $51,620 | $54,616 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $59,290 | $60,330 | $47,440 | $49,820 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $55,160 | $51,130 | $48,570 | $46,501 | 93 |
| Chattanooga | $54,750 | $53,220 | $53,220 | $46,172 | 91 |
| Jackson | $53,280 | $51,550 | $51,550 | $44,990 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $48,180 | $47,060 | $36,680 | $40,893 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $47,760 | $49,250 | $39,810 | $40,555 | 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 29-2043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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