Firefighters Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $50,890 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.47
10th percentile $30,860
90th percentile $77,920
Employed locally 160
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,860
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $50,890
    75th
    $59,880
    90th
    $77,920

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 86% Median Firefighters salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,640
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,180
    Yuma, AZ $50,650
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,230

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Security Guards $36,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,450
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Sierra Vista, AZ is $24.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 14.5% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,860 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.