Firefighters Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $61,370 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $41,580
90th percentile $76,320
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,580
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $68,140
    90th
    $76,320

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 87% Median Firefighters salary is 13% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,570
    Security Guards $32,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $78,720
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $73,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Sherman?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Sherman, TX is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Sherman, TX is 3.1% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,580 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.