Firefighters Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,260 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $81,840
Employed locally 430
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $52,260
    75th
    $75,240
    90th
    $81,840

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $110,830
    Security Guards $39,690
    School Bus Monitors $31,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East Central Illinois is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.64 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in East Central Illinois is 12.2% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.