Wage data
Firefighters Salary in the United States
The median Firefighters salary in the United States is $59,280 per year, with most earning between $44,490 and $77,250 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$44K – $77K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $44,490 |
| Median (50th) | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $101,040 |
Firefighters salary by metro
- San Jose$152,100 median
- San Francisco$113,700 median
- New York$106,420 median
- Seattle$101,090 median
- Los Angeles$98,050 median
- Sacramento$94,080 median
- Denver$87,980 median
- Portland$85,170 median
- Chicago$82,820 median
- Philadelphia$78,050 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.