Firefighters Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $38,760 -34.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $62,500
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $54,560
    90th
    $62,500

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 61% Median Firefighters salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$56,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Decatur, AL is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.41 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Decatur, AL is 34.9% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.