Firefighters Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,360 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $32,670
90th percentile $58,440
Employed locally 280
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,670
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $46,360
    75th
    $58,190
    90th
    $58,440

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 71% Median Firefighters salary is 29% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,340
    Security Guards $29,930
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,230
    School Bus Monitors $26,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Longview, TX is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Longview, TX is 22.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,670 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.