Firefighters Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $49,900 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $32,600
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 2,420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,600
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $49,900
    75th
    $60,220
    90th
    $78,480

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $29,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $90,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Birmingham, AL is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Birmingham, AL is 16.2% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,600 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.