Firefighters Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $63,830 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.69
10th percentile $41,330
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 440
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,330
    25th
    $56,910
    50th (median)
    $63,830
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $73,920

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 98% Median Firefighters salary is 2% 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
    Waco, TX $63,390
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,660

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Security Guards $29,170
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $81,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Beaumont, TX is $30.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.93 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Beaumont, TX is 7.2% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,330 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,910.