Firefighters Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,040 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $52,040
Employed locally 360
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $32,440
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $52,040

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,150
    Security Guards $30,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $53,030
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Alabama is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.30 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Alabama is 32.7% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,440.