Firefighters Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Nebraska
Firefighters in Nebraska earn a median salary of $58,480 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.8% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 1,080 firefighters are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $46,640 to $66,220 depending on location.
$58,480
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$66,220
Highest paying metro
$46,640
Lowest paying metro
1,080
Employed in Nebraska
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Firefighters salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $66,220 | $52,100 | $66,220 | 240 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $61,760 | $50,420 | $61,760 | 680 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $59,300 | $46,000 | $75,180 | 100 |
| South Nebraska | $46,640 | $39,770 | $59,480 | 60 |