Firefighters Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,410 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $75,150
Employed locally 470
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $43,440
    50th (median)
    $59,410
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $75,150

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,180
    Security Guards$35,230
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$76,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northern Indiana is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northern Indiana is 0.2% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,440.