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Fire Fighter salary
Average fire fighter salary
$56,792
How much does a fire fighter make?
The average fire fighter salary in the United States is $56,792. Fire fighter salaries typically range between $35,000 and $89,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fire fighters is $27.3 per hour.
Fire fighter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fire fighters earn the highest average salary in Indiana.
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Where can a Fire Fighter earn more?
Fire Fighter Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level fire fighter | $53,300 | $25.61 |
| Mid-level fire fighter | $60,900 | $29.29 |
| Senior-level fire fighter | $74,400 | $35.78 |
Fire Fighter salary estimates from across the web
Average fire fighter salary by state
Highest paying states for fire fighters
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $67,422 | $32.41 |
| 2 | Indiana | $71,678 | $34.46 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $65,610 | $31.54 |
| 4 | Arizona | $62,316 | $29.96 |
| 5 | Virginia | $65,720 | $31.60 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $65,549 | $31.51 |
| 7 | Florida | $68,599 | $32.98 |
| 8 | Maine | $69,348 | $33.34 |
| 9 | New York | $67,742 | $32.57 |
| 10 | Washington | $59,523 | $28.62 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $52,827 | $25.40 |
| 12 | Oregon | $57,175 | $27.49 |
| 13 | Iowa | $55,348 | $26.61 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $68,119 | $32.75 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $60,938 | $29.30 |
| 16 | Alabama | $54,479 | $26.19 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $51,520 | $24.77 |
| 18 | Kansas | $54,818 | $26.35 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $49,223 | $23.66 |
| 20 | California | $54,199 | $26.06 |
| 21 | Illinois | $58,183 | $27.97 |
| 22 | Georgia | $52,242 | $25.12 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $52,313 | $25.15 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $49,228 | $23.67 |
| 25 | Michigan | $52,026 | $25.01 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $52,859 | $25.41 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $49,023 | $23.57 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $47,286 | $22.73 |
| 29 | Utah | $44,333 | $21.31 |
| 30 | Ohio | $48,477 | $23.31 |
| 31 | Texas | $49,219 | $23.66 |
| 32 | Nevada | $44,338 | $21.32 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $40,186 | $19.32 |
| 34 | Maryland | $47,389 | $22.78 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $45,637 | $21.94 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $45,001 | $21.64 |
| 37 | Alaska | $40,813 | $19.62 |
| 38 | Montana | $41,034 | $19.73 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $44,080 | $21.19 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $44,756 | $21.52 |
| 41 | Colorado | $42,149 | $20.26 |
| 42 | Delaware | $48,047 | $23.10 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $45,929 | $22.08 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $41,574 | $19.99 |
| 45 | Connecticut | $47,251 | $22.72 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $42,284 | $20.33 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $47,223 | $22.70 |
| 48 | Vermont | $41,002 | $19.71 |
| 49 | Missouri | $43,477 | $20.90 |
| 50 | Massachusetts | $44,437 | $21.36 |
| 51 | New Hampshire | $42,883 | $20.62 |
Highest paying cities for fire fighters
The highest-paying cities for fire fighters are East Chicago, IN, Ocala, FL, and Manassas, VA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Chicago, IN | $71,020 | $34.14 |
| 2 | Ocala, FL | $69,839 | $33.58 |
| 3 | Manassas, VA | $66,268 | $31.86 |
| 4 | Stockton, CA | $58,137 | $27.95 |
| 5 | Savannah, GA | $52,348 | $25.17 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $49,355 | $23.73 |
| 7 | Green Bay, WI | $48,585 | $23.36 |
| 8 | Glastonbury, CT | $46,521 | $22.37 |
| 9 | Spanish Fork, UT | $44,586 | $21.44 |
| 10 | Lincoln, NE | $42,322 | $20.35 |
Fire Fighter salary details
A fire fighter's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $89,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fire fighter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| Average | $56,792 | $4,733 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Top companies hiring fire fighters now:
Which companies pay fire fighters the most?
Fire fighter salaries at 1 8 3 Lanes and PSEA are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fire fighter salary at companies like Paul Davis USA and County Of Los Angeles Public Library are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 8 3 Lanes | $80,965 | $38.93 |
| 2 | PSEA | $76,769 | $36.91 |
| 3 | Paul Davis USA | $55,616 | $26.74 |
| 4 | County Of Los Angeles Public Library | $53,028 | $25.49 |
| 5 | Sycuan Casino Resort | $52,343 | $25.16 |
| 6 | City of Houston | $52,279 | $25.13 |
| 7 | Village of Ashwaubenon | $52,171 | $25.08 |
| 8 | NASCAR | $49,933 | $24.01 |
| 9 | Pasco | $46,312 | $22.27 |
| 10 | My Florida Regional Mls | $45,314 | $21.79 |
| 11 | Soboba Casino Resort | $45,240 | $21.75 |
| 12 | City of Stafford | $43,182 | $20.76 |
| 13 | Allied Universal | $40,091 | $19.27 |
| 14 | City of Burbank | $38,366 | $18.45 |
| 15 | City of Independence | $37,382 | $17.97 |
| 16 | City of Richardson Texas | $37,369 | $17.97 |
| 17 | City of Fayetteville, Georgia - Government | $37,163 | $17.87 |
| 18 | Cottage Grove MN | $36,436 | $17.52 |
| 19 | Florida Department of Transportation | $31,567 | $15.18 |
| 20 | State Of Florida | $30,496 | $14.66 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Fire Fighter salary by industry
The average fire fighter salary varies across industries:
- The average fire fighter salary in the technology industry is $59,387, the highest of any industry.
- The average fire fighter salary in the finance industry is $51,428.
- Fire fighters in the utilities industry earn an average salary of $41,687, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for fire fighters
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $59,387 | $28.55 |
| 2 | Government | $51,428 | $24.73 |
| 3 | Professional | $50,450 | $24.25 |
| 4 | Utilities | $41,687 | $20.04 |
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Fire Fighter salary trends
The average fire fighter salary has risen by $6,740 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fire fighter earned $50,052 annually, but today, they earn $56,792 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for fire fighters over the last decade.
Compare fire fighter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average fire fighter salary over time
Compare fire fighter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Fire Fighter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,800 | $27.30 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $56,000 | $26.93 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $55,000 | $26.42 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $54,800 | $26.37 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $53,700 | $25.80 | +3.1% |
Recently added fire fighter salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airservices Australia | Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters | Gladstone, MO | 12/11/2024 | $50,567 |
| Gilmer County Government | Fire Fighter Support/Paramedic | Ellijay, GA | 12/09/2024 | $51,391 |
| City of Lake Wales | Fire Fighter | Lake Wales, FL | 12/05/2024 | $45,350 |
| City of Taylor Group | Fire Fighter/Paramedic (Lateral Transfer Program) | Bowne, MI | 12/04/2024 | $49,428 |
| Gilmercounty Ga | Fire Fighter Support/Paramedic | Nunez, GA | 10/24/2024 | $51,391 |
| Andovermn | Fire Fighter | Andover, MN | 10/24/2024 | $37,816 |
| Independence | Fire Fighter | Independence, OH | 10/23/2024 | $54,262 |
| Coffeyville | Fire Fighter I | Coffeyville, KS | 10/23/2024 | $35,479 |
| State of Florida | Field Repr-Fire Fighters Stds & Trng | Ocala, FL | 10/22/2024 | $48,668 |
| Syracuseut | Fire Fighter II | Syracuse, UT | 10/20/2024 | $45,914 |
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