Firefighters Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $58,340 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.05
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $68,760
Employed locally 640
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $58,340
    75th
    $61,200
    90th
    $68,760

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 87% Median Firefighters salary is 13% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,620
    Security Guards $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Killeen, TX is $28.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Killeen, TX is 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.