Firefighters Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $61,340 +3% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $88,280
Employed locally 290
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $74,970
    90th
    $88,280

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 95% Median Firefighters salary is 5% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $88,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Illinois $79,080

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,550
    School Bus Monitors $34,240
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Champaign, IL is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.70 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Champaign, IL is 3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.