Firefighters Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $59,300 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.51
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $75,180
Employed locally 100
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $59,300
    75th
    $75,180
    90th
    $75,180

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,440
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,430
    Security Guards $37,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $88,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Nebraska is $28.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Nebraska is 0.4% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.