Firefighters Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $64,610 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $75,930
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $64,610
    75th
    $71,930
    90th
    $75,930

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 87% Median Firefighters salary is 13% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $88,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Illinois $79,080

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,270
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,350
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$90,690
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Springfield, IL is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.60 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Springfield, IL is 8.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.