Firefighters Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,540 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.45
10th percentile $28,790
90th percentile $60,020
Employed locally 280
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,790
    25th
    $28,800
    50th (median)
    $42,540
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $60,020

    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

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,720
    Security Guards$42,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88,920
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$28,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in High Desert Utah is $20.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in High Desert Utah is 28.5% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,790 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,800.