Firefighters Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $48,970 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $73,680
Employed locally 500
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $36,790
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $73,680

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 73% Median Firefighters salary is 27% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$33,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,250
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$78,440
    School Bus Monitors$21,980
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Augusta, GA-SC is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Augusta, GA-SC 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,790.