Firefighters Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $55,500 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $72,350
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $55,500
    50th (median)
    $55,500
    75th
    $60,520
    90th
    $72,350

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 93% Median Firefighters salary is 7% 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
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,970
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $88,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Salinas, CA $79,310

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,880
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,200
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $89,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lafayette, IN is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lafayette, IN is 6.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,500.