The average salary for a firefighter in the United States is around $33,659 per year.
Avg Salary
This is 32% below the national average. Updated in 2017.
Firefighters earn an average yearly salary of $33,659. Wages typically start from $25,684 and go up to $69,925.
Firefighter earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Firefighter salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $44,754 |
| California | $37,393 |
| Florida | $33,000 |
How do firefighter salaries compare to similar careers?
Firefighters earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than hazardous materials removal workers but more than aestheticians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hazardous materials removal worker salary | $41K |
| Personal trainer salary | $36K |
| Make-Up artist salary | $31K |
| Translator salary | $35K |
| Embalmer salary | $43K |
| Firefighter salary | $34K |
| Maintenance worker salary | $32K |
| Meter reader salary | $39K |
| Exterminator salary | $32K |
| Aesthetician salary | $27K |
