Firefighters Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $46,350 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $58,310
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $54,380
    90th
    $58,310

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 60% Median Firefighters salary is 40% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,730
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,370
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $66,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Gainesville, GA is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.35 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Gainesville, GA is 22.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.