Firefighters Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $60,530 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $104,480
Employed locally 1,340
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $59,700
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $104,480

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 82% Median Firefighters salary is 18% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Carson City, NV $80,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $74,130
    Reno, NV $67,370
    Jacksonville, FL $52,770
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $45,090

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,670
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$76,800
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56,140
    Transportation Security Screeners$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Las Vegas, NV is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.56 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Las Vegas, NV is 1.7% above 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,700.