Firefighters Salary in Johnstown, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnstown, PA

Median annual salary $51,050 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $43,070
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 50
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,070
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $51,050
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $58,500

    Johnstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,292 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 91% Median Firefighters salary is 9% 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 Johnstown, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,470
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Johnstown?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Johnstown, PA is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

    Is Johnstown above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Johnstown, PA is 14.2% 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 Johnstown?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $43,070 per year in Johnstown, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.