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Firefighter Salary in United States

Based on 27,945 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$58,141 - $73,441
Median salary
$58,141 - $73,441
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K
25th percentile$50K
Median$58K
75th percentile$73K
90th percentile$84K

50% of professionals earn between $50,005 - $73,441 USD

The median salary is $58,141

Top cities

Brooklyn105 job openings
Bridgeport103 job openings
Fairbanks80 job openings
Marblemount76 job openings
Cincinnati67 job openings
Atlanta66 job openings
Barstow65 job openings
Columbus64 job openings
Elko56 job openings
Albuquerque55 job openings
San Antonio55 job openings
Jackson54 job openings
Boise Junction53 job openings
Albany48 job openings
Everett48 job openings
Grand Canyon47 job openings
Yuma47 job openings
Fairfield45 job openings
Missoula44 job openings
Las Vegas43 job openings
Augusta40 job openings
Medford38 job openings
Decatur37 job openings
Alturas35 job openings
Houston35 job openings
Lexington35 job openings
Hines34 job openings
Sacramento34 job openings
Bishop33 job openings

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Firefighter

27,945 job openings

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The average salary for a Firefighter in United States is USD 58,141 - USD 73,441 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 65,791 per year, based on 27,945 active job listings.

The cities with the most Firefighter job opportunities in United States are Brooklyn, Bridgeport, Fairbanks, Marblemount, Cincinnati. Brooklyn leads with 105 job openings.

Explore 27,945 Firefighter job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.