Firefighters Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,700 -38.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $29,300
90th percentile $50,430
Employed locally 400
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,300
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $46,730
    90th
    $50,430

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,950
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Middle Georgia is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Middle Georgia is 38.4% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,300 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.