Firefighters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $59,530 +0% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $76,240
Employed locally 2,640
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $59,530
    75th
    $73,890
    90th
    $76,240

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 61% Median Firefighters salary is 39% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $97,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Austin, TX is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Austin, TX is 0% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.