Firefighters Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $49,260 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $61,070
Employed locally 480
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $49,260
    75th
    $55,340
    90th
    $61,070

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 85% Median Firefighters salary is 15% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,140
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $50,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $54,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Columbus, GA-AL is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 17.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.