EMT Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$19.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,585/year ($2,882/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 31st of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,860 EMT jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $40,330 a year — though pay ranges from $29,720 for newcomers to $59,370 at the top.
EMT pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,860 EMT jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median EMT salary of $40,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $34,585 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $40,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,660 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,085 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,585 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,882 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Tennessee?
- The median EMT salary in Tennessee is $40,330 per year ($19.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,910 and $48,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $40,330, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $34,585 per year ($2,882 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,860 EMT jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.