Firefighters Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,860 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $42,790
90th percentile $88,080
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,790
    25th
    $52,560
    50th (median)
    $66,860
    75th
    $81,450
    90th
    $88,080

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $49,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $97,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,370
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Alaska is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.86 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Alaska is 12.3% 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $42,790 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,560.