Paramedic Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Paramedic Salary
$18.51/hour
The average salary for a Paramedic in Tennessee is $18.51 per hour. This is 70% lower than the US average of $31.49.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Paramedic salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$18.51/hour
Tennessee
70% lower than the US average.
$31.49/hour
United States
How does the pay for Paramedics in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
South Carolina pays Paramedics the most, averaging $17 per hour, followed by Georgia ($17) and Kentucky ($15). Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Paramedics is $19 per hour — South Carolina pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $17 | $24 |
| Georgia | $17 | $24 |
| Kentucky | $15 | $22 |
| Alabama | $15 | $19 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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