Firefighters Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,530 -33.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $32,300
90th percentile $48,120
Employed locally 40
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,300
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $39,530
    75th
    $46,900
    90th
    $48,120

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,420
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,920
    Security Guards $35,240
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $26,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 33.6% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,300 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.