Firefighters Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $58,690 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $77,760
Employed locally 330
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $77,760

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 84% Median Firefighters salary is 16% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,640
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,180
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,890
    Yuma, AZ $50,650
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,230

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,550
    Security Guards$40,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,780
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$79,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Flagstaff, AZ is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 1.4% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.