Firefighters Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,440 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $69,470
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $40,870
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $66,960
    90th
    $69,470

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,060
    Security Guards $37,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    School Bus Monitors $29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southern Indiana is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.19 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southern Indiana is 1.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,870.