Firefighters Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $40,080 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $70,450
Employed locally 240
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $40,080
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $70,450

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 71% Median Firefighters salary is 29% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,360
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Dothan, AL is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Dothan, AL is 32.7% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.