Firefighters Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $32,630 -45.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.69
10th percentile $26,550
90th percentile $54,120
Employed locally 50
National median $59,530

Compare Firefighters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northwest Alabama stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Firefighters
in
Northwest Alabama
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,550
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $32,630
    75th
    $43,600
    90th
    $54,120

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,640
    Security Guards $28,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $46,890
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwest Alabama is $15.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.14 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwest Alabama is 45.2% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $26,550 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.