SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — Jackson
Jackson, TN · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay in Jackson, TN is $51,750 a year, 44.7% under the national median of $93,530 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Jackson, TN is $51,750 a year, 44.7% under the national median of $93,530 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,750 and $52,870. The lowest tenth earn under $45,400, while the highest tenth earn more than $76,510.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.48 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Memphis records the highest median at $82,320. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 132nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,400 | −51.5% |
| 25th | $51,750 | −44.7% |
| Median (50th) | $51,750 | −44.7% |
| 75th | $52,870 | −43.5% |
| 90th | $76,510 | −18.2% |
| Mean | $56,560 | −39.5% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | $82,320 | 530 | |
| 2 | Nashville | $80,720 | 730 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $77,920 | 160 | |
| 4 | Knoxville | $74,980 | 240 | |
| 5 | Clarksville | $74,340 | 150 | |
| 6 | Johnson City | $66,440 | 60 | |
| 7 | Kingsport | $62,500 | 80 | |
| 8 | Morristown | $58,560 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $51,750 goes as far as $56,311 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,311US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,750 a year, 44.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,400 to $76,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Memphis, at $82,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Jackson, TN?
The median annual wage is $51,750, or $24.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,530, so pay in Jackson, TN is 44.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jackson, TN earns more than $76,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Memphis, at $82,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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