Firefighters Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $76,450 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.75
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $90,010
Employed locally 460
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $64,380
    50th (median)
    $76,450
    75th
    $76,450
    90th
    $90,010

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 123% Median Firefighters salary is 23% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,660

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,170
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,260
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $71,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $107,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lubbock, TX is $36.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.76 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lubbock, TX is 28.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,380.