Occupation Salary Profile

Firefighters

SOC Code: 33-2011

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

National Median (BLS)
$59,850
▼ -0.84% Nominal ▼ -3.98% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$64,980
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
302,670
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Firefighters.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $35,560
25th Percentile $45,480
National Median (50th Percentile) $59,850
75th Percentile $78,010
90th Percentile $102,660
P10: $35,560 P50 (Median): $59,850 P90: $102,660