Firefighters Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,930 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $75,580
Employed locally 470
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $62,100
    90th
    $75,580

    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 North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,050
    Security Guards$33,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$65,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in North Region of Texas is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in North Region of Texas is 19.5% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.