Firefighters Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $38,840 -34.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $62,610
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

Compare Firefighters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how St. George, UT stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Firefighters
in
St. George, UT
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $38,840
    75th
    $57,120
    90th
    $62,610

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 51% Median Firefighters salary is 49% 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
    Connecticut $77,660
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $71,450
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $65,520
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $60,440
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $59,780

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,450
    Security Guards $44,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,460
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,780
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in St. George, UT is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in St. George, UT is 34.8% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.