Firefighters Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Alabama
Firefighters in Alabama earn a median salary of $45,711 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.2% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 6,780 firefighters are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $32,630 to $66,890 depending on location.
$45,711
Avg median salary in Alabama
$66,890
Highest paying metro
$32,630
Lowest paying metro
6,780
Employed in Alabama
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Firefighters salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $66,890 | $57,340 | $87,530 | 420 |
| Southeast Alabama | $52,290 | $41,690 | $59,720 | 310 |
| Florence, AL | $51,700 | $36,780 | $53,700 | 120 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,040 | $42,040 | $60,350 | 240 |
| Birmingham, AL | $49,900 | $37,260 | $60,220 | 2,420 |
| Montgomery, AL | $49,270 | $41,360 | $53,970 | 510 |
| Huntsville, AL | $47,490 | $47,490 | $56,890 | 500 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,250 | $45,620 | $60,330 | 690 |
| Auburn, AL | $43,910 | $29,470 | $47,890 | 230 |
| Anniston, AL | $42,620 | $35,370 | $55,570 | 200 |
| Southwest Alabama | $42,440 | $37,130 | $45,180 | 150 |
| Dothan, AL | $40,080 | $40,080 | $54,170 | 240 |
| Northeast Alabama | $40,040 | $32,440 | $45,780 | 360 |
| Decatur, AL | $38,760 | $38,760 | $54,560 | 170 |
| Gadsden, AL | $37,070 | $29,180 | $38,780 | 170 |
| Northwest Alabama | $32,630 | $30,220 | $43,600 | 50 |