Average Emergency Room Technician Salary

$18.51/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Room Technician in Tennessee is $18.51 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $18.67.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Room Technician salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$18.51/hour

Tennessee

1% lower than the US average.

$18.67/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Emergency Room Technicians?

Germantown, Tennessee and Bartlett, Tennessee pay Emergency Room Technicians the most, both averaging $27 per hour. Germantown, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Emergency Room Technicians is $19 per hour — Germantown, Tennessee and Bartlett, Tennessee pay 48% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Germantown, Tennessee$27$100
Bartlett, Tennessee$27$100
How does the pay for Emergency Room Technicians in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Only Alabama reports pay data for Emergency Room Technicians, averaging $15 per hour. Alabama also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $19. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Emergency Room Technicians is $19 per hour — Alabama pays 21% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Alabama$15$19
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Room Technician jobs in Tennessee?

Only Tenet Memphis reports pay data for Emergency Room Technicians, averaging $14 per hour. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Emergency Room Technicians is $19 per hour — Tenet Memphis pays 24% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet Memphis$14$14

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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