Firefighters Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $48,530 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $59,980
Employed locally 760
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $56,810
    90th
    $59,980

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 71% Median Firefighters salary is 29% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,640
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,180
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,890
    Yuma, AZ $50,650
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,230

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Tucson, AZ is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.70 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Tucson, AZ is 18.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.