Firefighters Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Indiana
Firefighters in Indiana earn a median salary of $58,129 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.4% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 7,390 firefighters are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $38,000 to $75,510 depending on location.
$58,129
Avg median salary in Indiana
$75,510
Highest paying metro
$38,000
Lowest paying metro
7,390
Employed in Indiana
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Firefighters salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,510 | $69,720 | $75,510 | 620 |
| Muncie, IN | $67,790 | $58,390 | $72,920 | 180 |
| Evansville, IN | $67,510 | $67,510 | $79,910 | 290 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $66,290 | $50,990 | $86,780 | 3,660 |
| Elkhart, IN | $64,520 | $48,120 | $68,160 | 240 |
| Southern Indiana | $60,440 | $40,870 | $66,960 | 320 |
| Northern Indiana | $59,410 | $43,440 | $63,600 | 470 |
| Michigan City, IN | $58,660 | $46,690 | $62,170 | 170 |
| Central Indiana | $56,920 | $47,230 | $61,430 | 350 |
| Lafayette, IN | $55,500 | $55,500 | $60,520 | 220 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $54,130 | $45,410 | $56,700 | 480 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,110 | $38,660 | $57,530 | 110 |
| Columbus, IN | $44,020 | $44,020 | $57,190 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IN | $38,000 | $25,500 | $51,500 | 200 |