Firefighters Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $49,500 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $68,550
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $42,190
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $68,550

    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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,670
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,910
    Security Guards$36,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$22,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 16.8% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,190.