Firefighters Salary in Alaska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Alaska
Firefighters in Alaska earn a median salary of $55,628 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.6% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 1,320 firefighters are employed across Alaska, with salaries ranging from $45,760 to $66,860 depending on location.
$55,628
Avg median salary in Alaska
$66,860
Highest paying metro
$45,760
Lowest paying metro
1,320
Employed in Alaska
Compare Firefighters salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Firefighters
in
Firefighters salaries by city in Alaska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $66,860 | $52,560 | $81,450 | 420 |
| Anchorage, AK | $63,360 | $35,130 | $75,530 | 480 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $46,530 | $36,520 | $58,070 | 270 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $45,760 | $34,940 | $67,450 | 150 |