Firefighters Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $66,890 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.16
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $87,530
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $57,340
    50th (median)
    $66,890
    75th
    $87,530
    90th
    $87,530

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 112% Median Firefighters salary is 12% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,780
    Security Guards $36,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,000
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Tuscaloosa, AL is $32.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.02 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,340.