Firefighters Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $39,610 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $26,850
90th percentile $59,950
Employed locally 770
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,850
    25th
    $31,760
    50th (median)
    $39,610
    75th
    $48,020
    90th
    $59,950

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 63% Median Firefighters salary is 37% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,130
    Tuscaloosa, AL $66,890
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,780
    Sumter, SC $53,470
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $51,700

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,820
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,710
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,080
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,990
    School Bus Monitors $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Spartanburg, SC is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Spartanburg, SC is 33.5% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $26,850 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,760.