Firefighters Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Firefighters in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $59,901 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.6% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 6,020 firefighters are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $38,370 to $80,300 depending on location.
$59,901
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$80,300
Highest paying metro
$38,370
Lowest paying metro
6,020
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Firefighters salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $80,300 | $48,740 | $81,730 | 320 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,980 | $53,210 | $90,240 | 3,440 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $71,430 | $50,010 | $71,430 | 900 |
| York, PA | $68,270 | $42,660 | $89,190 | 190 |
| Erie, PA | $64,990 | $40,280 | $94,610 | 140 |
| Reading, PA | $61,660 | $33,390 | $77,100 | 210 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,100 | $49,310 | $63,290 | 180 |
| Lebanon, PA | $57,910 | $48,160 | $73,230 | 40 |
| Scranton, PA | $55,780 | $39,770 | $74,650 | 260 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,440 | $41,490 | $66,000 | 120 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $53,810 | $35,360 | $72,700 | 90 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 | $45,670 | $58,500 | 50 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $39,530 | $36,030 | $46,900 | 40 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $38,370 | $34,870 | $40,350 | 40 |