Firefighters Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,990 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $48,990
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $55,600
    90th
    $74,400

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 74% Median Firefighters salary is 26% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    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

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,830
    Security Guards $30,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,750
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $67,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Amarillo, TX is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Amarillo, TX is 17.7% below 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,990.