Firefighters Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $50,890 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.47
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $63,340
Employed locally 620
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $50,890
    75th
    $50,890
    90th
    $63,340

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 87% Median Firefighters salary is 13% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $26,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,740
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $63,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in El Paso, TX is $24.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.62 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in El Paso, TX is 14.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.