Salary
Firefighter Salary by State 2025
Annual Salary
$35,000
$40,000
$45,000
$50,000
$55,000
State | Annual Salary↓ | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | New York | $56,837 | $4,736 | $1,093 | $27.33 |
 | New Hampshire | $52,917 | $4,409 | $1,017 | $25.44 |
 | Arizona | $49,573 | $4,131 | $953 | $23.83 |
 | Wyoming | $49,567 | $4,130 | $953 | $23.83 |
 | Tennessee | $48,639 | $4,053 | $935 | $23.38 |
 | Hawaii | $48,551 | $4,045 | $933 | $23.34 |
 | Massachusetts | $48,319 | $4,026 | $929 | $23.23 |
 | New Jersey | $48,275 | $4,022 | $928 | $23.21 |
 | Nevada | $48,165 | $4,013 | $926 | $23.16 |
 | West Virginia | $47,887 | $3,990 | $920 | $23.02 |
 | Indiana | $47,864 | $3,988 | $920 | $23.01 |
 | Montana | $47,342 | $3,945 | $910 | $22.76 |
 | Washington | $46,968 | $3,914 | $903 | $22.58 |
 | Connecticut | $46,833 | $3,902 | $900 | $22.52 |
 | Pennsylvania | $46,749 | $3,895 | $899 | $22.48 |
 | Minnesota | $46,587 | $3,882 | $895 | $22.40 |
 | Rhode Island | $45,983 | $3,831 | $884 | $22.11 |
 | Oregon | $45,908 | $3,825 | $882 | $22.07 |
 | Alaska | $45,871 | $3,822 | $882 | $22.05 |
 | North Dakota | $44,861 | $3,738 | $862 | $21.57 |
 | Wisconsin | $44,502 | $3,708 | $855 | $21.40 |
 | Maryland | $44,267 | $3,688 | $851 | $21.28 |
 | Ohio | $44,046 | $3,670 | $847 | $21.18 |
 | Idaho | $43,318 | $3,609 | $833 | $20.83 |
 | Alabama | $43,181 | $3,598 | $830 | $20.76 |
 | Iowa | $43,142 | $3,595 | $829 | $20.74 |
 | Utah | $43,122 | $3,593 | $829 | $20.73 |
 | Virginia | $43,122 | $3,593 | $829 | $20.73 |
 | South Dakota | $43,020 | $3,585 | $827 | $20.68 |
 | Vermont | $42,676 | $3,556 | $820 | $20.52 |
 | California | $42,639 | $3,553 | $819 | $20.50 |
 | New Mexico | $42,175 | $3,514 | $811 | $20.28 |
 | Colorado | $42,051 | $3,504 | $808 | $20.22 |
 | Kentucky | $41,913 | $3,492 | $806 | $20.15 |
 | Delaware | $41,733 | $3,477 | $802 | $20.06 |
 | Nebraska | $41,627 | $3,468 | $800 | $20.01 |
 | South Carolina | $41,130 | $3,427 | $790 | $19.77 |
 | Kansas | $40,798 | $3,399 | $784 | $19.61 |
 | Florida | $40,671 | $3,389 | $782 | $19.55 |
 | Maine | $40,537 | $3,378 | $779 | $19.49 |
 | Mississippi | $40,029 | $3,335 | $769 | $19.24 |
 | Arkansas | $39,838 | $3,319 | $766 | $19.15 |
 | Oklahoma | $39,776 | $3,314 | $764 | $19.12 |
 | Georgia | $39,725 | $3,310 | $763 | $19.10 |
 | Illinois | $39,282 | $3,273 | $755 | $18.89 |
 | Michigan | $39,208 | $3,267 | $754 | $18.85 |
 | Missouri | $38,781 | $3,231 | $745 | $18.64 |
 | Texas | $38,396 | $3,199 | $738 | $18.46 |
 | Louisiana | $37,298 | $3,108 | $717 | $17.93 |
 | North Carolina | $34,464 | $2,872 | $662 | $16.57 |
Firefighters play a vital role in safeguarding communities and responding to emergencies. Their dedication and bravery often come with compensation that varies significantly across different states in the United States. The salary of firefighters can depend on various factors such as cost of living, population density, and budget allocations.
According to recent data, New York, New Hampshire, and Arizona are among the states offering higher firefighter salaries, with annual earnings ranging from $56,837 to $49,573. Conversely, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Texas have lower average salaries for firefighters, ranging from $34,464 to $38,396 annually.
