Firefighters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $65,440 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $90,340
Employed locally 9,320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $60,010
    50th (median)
    $65,440
    75th
    $74,400
    90th
    $90,340

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 75% Median Firefighters salary is 25% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,660

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,470
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $84,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Dallas, TX is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.57 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Dallas, TX is 9.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,010.