Firefighters Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $45,700 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $55,690
Employed locally 540
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $53,890
    90th
    $55,690

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 79% Median Firefighters salary is 21% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,400
    Security Guards $34,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $79,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $53,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Macon, GA is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.34 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Macon, GA is 23.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.