Firefighters Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $51,700 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $58,530
Employed locally 120
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $51,700
    75th
    $53,700
    90th
    $58,530

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 89% Median Firefighters salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290

    Related occupations in Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$51,860
    Security Guards$29,470
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$58,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Florence?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Florence, AL is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

    Is Florence above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Florence, AL is 13.2% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.