salary$62,910 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,460per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 26.7% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $62,910 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $36,290 and $70,460.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 26.7% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.