Firefighters Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $64,340 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.93
10th percentile $40,650
90th percentile $88,470
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,650
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $64,340
    75th
    $77,490
    90th
    $88,470

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 89% Median Firefighters salary is 11% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,660

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,680
    Security Guards $31,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,080
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $70,340
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $28,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Tyler, TX is $30.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Tyler, TX is 8.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $40,650 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.