Firefighters Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $67,370 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.39
10th percentile $46,880
90th percentile $96,400
Employed locally 670
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,880
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $67,370
    75th
    $80,480
    90th
    $96,400

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 80% Median Firefighters salary is 20% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Carson City, NV $80,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $74,130
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Jacksonville, FL $52,770
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $45,090

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $57,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Reno, NV is $32.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.22 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Reno, NV is 13.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,880 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.