Firefighters Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $61,100 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $70,330
Employed locally 180
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $49,310
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $63,290
    90th
    $70,330

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 77% Median Firefighters salary is 23% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $80,300
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980
    Napa, CA $78,780
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $73,930
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,430

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $121,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Harrisburg, PA is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.19 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.6% above 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,310.