Firefighters Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,370 -35.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $58,390
Employed locally 40
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $34,870
    50th (median)
    $38,370
    75th
    $40,350
    90th
    $58,390

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,610
    Security Guards $34,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 35.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,870.