Careers · Emergency Medical Technicians · Tennessee
Emergency Medical Technicians in Tennessee
Emergency Medical Technicians assess injuries and illnesses, provide basic emergency care, and transport patients to medical facilities. They work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, and private emergency response organizations In Tennessee the median pay is $40,330 a year, 9% below the national median of $44,470.
$40,330median pay in Tennessee, per year
$36,910–$48,430middle half earn
3,860employed in Tennessee
$44,470U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Tennessee
17open roles like this on employer career sites, 6 in Tennessee or remote
4employers hiring
14posted in the last 7 days
TN · KS · WIwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Emergency Medical Technicians.
Licenses and training in Tennessee
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in other states
Hawaii · $66,410Alaska · $57,440New Jersey · $53,610Washington · $52,690Rhode Island · $51,290Connecticut · $50,640Massachusetts · $50,230Oregon · $49,270New York · $48,400Maryland · $48,100
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against emergency medical technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-2042.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.