Firefighters Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,290 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $66,480
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $41,690
    50th (median)
    $52,290
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $66,480

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,120
    Security Guards $30,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $68,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $46,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southeast Alabama is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.92 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southeast Alabama is 12.2% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,690.