Firefighters Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $80,300 +34.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $34,160
90th percentile $81,730
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,160
    25th
    $48,740
    50th (median)
    $80,300
    75th
    $81,730
    90th
    $81,730

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 97% Median Firefighters salary is 3% below 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980
    Napa, CA $78,780
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $73,930
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,430
    York-Hanover, PA $68,270

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $86,060
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,390
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Allentown, PA-NJ is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 34.9% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,160 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,740.