Firefighters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $61,640 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $90,580
Employed locally 3,900
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $61,640
    75th
    $79,780
    90th
    $90,580

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 73% Median Firefighters salary is 27% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,180
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,890
    Yuma, AZ $50,650
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,230

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Phoenix, AZ is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.03 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 3.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.