Firefighters Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Georgia
Firefighters in Georgia earn a median salary of $44,105 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.9% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 11,540 firefighters are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $35,490 to $49,280 depending on location.
$44,105
Avg median salary in Georgia
$49,280
Highest paying metro
$35,490
Lowest paying metro
11,540
Employed in Georgia
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Firefighters salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville, GA | $49,280 | $37,200 | $52,290 | 140 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $49,260 | $49,260 | $55,340 | 480 |
| Savannah, GA | $49,050 | $38,470 | $57,120 | 530 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $48,970 | $36,790 | $55,560 | 500 |
| Dalton, GA | $48,680 | $40,090 | $56,040 | 150 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,770 | $40,230 | $57,040 | 6,050 |
| Albany, GA | $47,090 | $33,600 | $52,290 | 210 |
| Gainesville, GA | $46,350 | $37,060 | $54,380 | 420 |
| Brunswick, GA | $46,160 | $46,160 | $47,700 | 130 |
| Macon, GA | $45,700 | $45,700 | $53,890 | 540 |
| Rome, GA | $44,290 | $44,290 | $44,290 | 90 |
| Valdosta, GA | $42,510 | $30,780 | $43,170 | 160 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $38,890 | $34,480 | $47,610 | 250 |
| South Georgia | $37,320 | $29,610 | $42,850 | 730 |
| Middle Georgia | $36,700 | $33,860 | $46,730 | 400 |
| East Georgia | $36,280 | $30,750 | $45,540 | 210 |
| North Georgia | $35,490 | $31,550 | $41,050 | 550 |