Firefighters Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $79,310 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.13
10th percentile $48,010
90th percentile $79,310
Employed locally 210
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,010
    25th
    $62,140
    50th (median)
    $79,310
    75th
    $79,310
    90th
    $79,310

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 119% Median Firefighters salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,660

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,670
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,970
    Security Guards $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $101,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Abilene, TX is $38.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.69 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Abilene, TX is 33.2% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Abilene?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $48,010 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,140.