Firefighters Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $50,960 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.50
10th percentile $32,130
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 190
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,130
    25th
    $39,670
    50th (median)
    $50,960
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $60,870

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 93% Median Firefighters salary is 7% 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
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,510
    Security Guards $33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $70,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Texarkana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Texarkana, TX-AR is $24.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 14.4% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,130 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,670.