Firefighters Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,550 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $32,330
90th percentile $74,270
Employed locally 730
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,330
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $46,550
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $74,270

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,480
    Security Guards $38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Arizona is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Arizona is 21.8% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,330 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.