Firefighters Salary in South Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,640 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 60
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $59,480
    90th
    $60,950

    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

    Related occupations in South Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,010
    Security Guards $42,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $69,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in South Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in South Nebraska is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

    Is South Nebraska above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in South Nebraska is 21.7% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.