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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Tennessee

The median pay for a ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians in Tennessee is $35,690/year ($17.16/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$36K
Median annual
$17.16/hr
Hourly rate
$27K
Entry level (10th %)
$47K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Tennessee?

Take-home$2,560/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,274/mo
Rent burden49.8% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$35,690/yr
After rent$1,286/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $27,250, 25th percentile $30,160, median $35,690, 75th percentile $40,090, 90th percentile $47,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$27K25th$30KMedian$36K75th$40K90th$47K
Bar chart showing Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $27,250, 25th percentile $30,160, median $35,690, 75th percentile $40,090, 90th percentile $47,140. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K.Top earners bring in $47K or more - a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Oklahoma$43K+27%120
Washington$41K+18%60
Oregon$40K+15%60
Massachusetts$39K+15%N/A
New Jersey$39K+14%170
Florida$38K+12%270
Maryland$37K+9%350
California$37K+8%850
Wisconsin$37K+7%290
Minnesota$36K+5%90
Delaware$36K+5%70
Illinois$36K+4%520
Tennessee$36K+4%430
New York$36K+4%740
Iowa$35K+3%230

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Frequently asked questions

How much do ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians make in Tennessee?

The median is $35,690 a year - that works out to about $17.16 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,250, and experienced ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians can clear $47,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,560/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,274/month (median of metro areas), which eats 49.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians salary go in Tennessee?

Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians salary is worth about $35,690 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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