Paramedics salary
in Knoxville, TN
- Middle 50%
- $48,570–$59,270
- vs U.S. median
- -16%
- Metro rank
- #92 of 120
Paramedics in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $51,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 380 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% below the U.S. median of $60,600 and 11% below the TN statewide median of $57,690. It ranks #92 of 120 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Paramedics pay in other TN metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,830 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $63,450 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $53,220 |
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Questions
What is the average Paramedics salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $51,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 380 jobs pay between $48,570 and $59,270. The 10th percentile is $46,690 and the 90th is $72,500.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Paramedics?
That is 16% below the U.S. median of $60,600 and 11% below the TN statewide median of $57,690. It ranks #92 of 120 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Paramedics make an hour in Knoxville?
About $24.58 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $51,130 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.35–$28.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.