Firefighters Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $64,520 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.02
10th percentile $38,970
90th percentile $71,160
Employed locally 240
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,970
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $64,520
    75th
    $68,160
    90th
    $71,160

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 98% Median Firefighters salary is 2% 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
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,970
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $88,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Salinas, CA $79,310

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,970
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,560
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,570
    School Bus Monitors $31,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $91,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Elkhart, IN is $31.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Elkhart, IN is 8.4% above 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,970 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.