Firefighters Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $44,290 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $44,290
Employed locally 90
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $44,290
    90th
    $44,290

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 71% Median Firefighters salary is 29% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $72,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,530
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,660
    Michigan $55,570
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $50,500

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $49,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $60,270
    Security Guards $34,150
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Rome?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Rome, GA is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.53 or more per hour.

    Is Rome above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Rome, GA is 25.6% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.