Firefighters Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $44,510 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $69,270
Employed locally 330
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $56,120
    90th
    $69,270

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 46% Median Firefighters salary is 54% 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
    Connecticut $77,660
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $71,450
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $65,520
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $60,440
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $59,780

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,670
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,910
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Provo, UT is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.65 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Provo, UT is 25.2% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.