Firefighters Salary in Hinesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $49,280 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $49,280
    75th
    $52,290
    90th
    $62,130

    Hinesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 82% Median Firefighters salary is 18% 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 Hinesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,800
    Security Guards $47,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,500
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hinesville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hinesville, GA is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

    Is Hinesville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hinesville, GA is 17.2% 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 Hinesville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Hinesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.