Firefighters Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,480 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $57,930
Employed locally 210
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $42,010
    50th (median)
    $44,480
    75th
    $48,090
    90th
    $57,930

    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 Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,580
    Security Guards $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern Region of Texas is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.75 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 25.3% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,010.