Firefighters Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $63,360 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $28,580
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 480
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,580
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $63,360
    75th
    $75,530
    90th
    $75,530

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 66% Median Firefighters salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $72,410
    Akron, OH $63,110
    Kankakee, IL $60,560
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $59,780

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $110,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Anchorage, AK is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.4% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,580 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.