Firefighters Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $42,620 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $30,490
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,490
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $42,620
    75th
    $55,570
    90th
    $66,560

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 76% Median Firefighters salary is 24% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,300
    Security Guards $31,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,340
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Anniston, AL is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.64 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Anniston, AL is 28.4% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,490 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.