Firefighters Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $43,910 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.11
10th percentile $23,250
90th percentile $60,520
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,250
    25th
    $29,470
    50th (median)
    $43,910
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $60,520

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 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
    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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,930
    Security Guards $30,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,120
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Auburn, AL is $21.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Auburn, AL is 26.2% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $23,250 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,470.