Firefighters Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $37,070 -37.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $39,860
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $29,180
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $38,780
    90th
    $39,860

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 70% Median Firefighters salary is 30% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $41,500
    Security Guards $30,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Gadsden, AL is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.14 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Gadsden, AL is 37.7% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,180.