Firefighters Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $42,440 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.41
10th percentile $32,110
90th percentile $49,380
Employed locally 150
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,110
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $42,440
    75th
    $45,180
    90th
    $49,380

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,470
    Security Guards $30,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,770
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Alabama is $20.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Alabama is 28.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,110 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.