Firefighters Salary in Decatur, IL

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

Median annual salary $63,170 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $48,120
90th percentile $74,270
Employed locally 100
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,120
    25th
    $63,170
    50th (median)
    $63,170
    75th
    $74,270
    90th
    $74,270

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 101% Median Firefighters salary is 1% above 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,770
    Security Guards $42,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $81,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Decatur, IL is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.29 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Decatur, IL is 6.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $48,120 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,170.