Firefighters Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,200 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $59,650
Employed locally 350
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $46,450
    50th (median)
    $52,200
    75th
    $57,910
    90th
    $59,650

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,640
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,080
    Security Guards $31,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $86,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $57,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwestern Region of Texas is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 12.3% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,450.