Firefighters Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $71,430 +20% vs national
Median hourly $34.34
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $74,380
Employed locally 900
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $50,010
    50th (median)
    $71,430
    75th
    $71,430
    90th
    $74,380

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 97% Median Firefighters salary is 3% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $80,300
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980
    Napa, CA $78,780
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $73,930
    York-Hanover, PA $68,270

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,270
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Pittsburgh, PA is $34.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 20% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,010.