How much does a Firefighters make per hour in East Georgia?

Firefighters Salary in East Georgia

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

Median annual salary $36,280 -39.1% vs national

Median hourly $17.44

10th percentile $29,430

90th percentile $124,800

Employed locally 210

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

East Georgia

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$29,430

25th

$30,750

50th (median)

$36,280

75th

$45,540

90th

$124,800

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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 Georgia

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$44,040
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$44,190
Security Guards	$31,030
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$59,030
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$52,830
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$50,920

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in East Georgia?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East Georgia is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

Is East Georgia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in East Georgia is 39.1% 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 Georgia?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,750.