Firefighters Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $61,760 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $65,240
Employed locally 680
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $61,760
    90th
    $65,240

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 74% Median Firefighters salary is 26% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    New York $88,380
    New Jersey $87,660
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,210

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,400
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $107,360
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,650
    School Bus Monitors $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Omaha, NE-IA is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 3.7% above 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.