Firefighters Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $46,250 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 690
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $45,620
    50th (median)
    $46,250
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $74,990

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 80% Median Firefighters salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $30,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,140
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Mobile, AL is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.45 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Mobile, AL is 22.3% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,620.