Firefighters Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $51,180 -14% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $76,540
Employed locally 350
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $36,650
    50th (median)
    $51,180
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $76,540

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 92% Median Firefighters salary is 8% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,640
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,890
    Yuma, AZ $50,650
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,230

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,480
    Security Guards $33,840
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.62 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 14% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,650.