Firefighters Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,650 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $72,630
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $63,770
    90th
    $72,630

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,190
    Security Guards $31,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Border Region of Texas is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Border Region of Texas is 14.9% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.