Firefighters Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $58,450 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.10
10th percentile $44,220
90th percentile $80,140
Employed locally 410
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,220
    25th
    $58,450
    50th (median)
    $58,450
    75th
    $58,450
    90th
    $80,140

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 94% Median Firefighters salary is 6% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,320
    Security Guards $27,390
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Laredo, TX is $28.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Laredo, TX is 1.8% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $44,220 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,450.