Firefighter Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Firefighters in the United States.
Median Salary
$59,530
Mean Salary
$63,890
Employment
332,240
Category
Protective Service
Salary Percentiles for Firefighters
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $34,490 | $2,874 | $17 |
| 25th | $43,370 | $3,614 | $21 |
| 50th (Median) | $59,530 | $4,961 | $29 |
| 75th | $78,980 | $6,582 | $38 |
| 90th (Senior) | $101,330 | $8,444 | $49 |
Firefighter Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $68,460 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,627 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,674 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $61,911 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $58,339 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $62,507 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $70,245 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $67,864 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $63,102 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $69,055 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $60,721 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $61,316 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $60,125 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $62,507 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,935 | -1% |
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About Firefighter Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Firefighters in the United States is $59,530, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Firefighters earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Firefighters earn around $34,490, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $101,330 or more. There are approximately 332,240 Firefighters employed across the country in the Protective Service sector.