Firefighters Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $80,110 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.51
10th percentile $41,540
90th percentile $97,440
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,540
    25th
    $55,070
    50th (median)
    $80,110
    75th
    $97,440
    90th
    $97,440

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 112% Median Firefighters salary is 12% above 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $74,130
    Reno, NV $67,370
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Jacksonville, FL $52,770
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $45,090

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $71,510
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $131,210
    Security Guards $36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Carson City, NV is $38.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.30 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Carson City, NV is 34.6% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,540 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,070.