Firefighters Salary in Victoria, TX

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

Median annual salary $50,350 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $57,390
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $57,390
    90th
    $57,390

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% 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 Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,060
    Security Guards $31,540
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $58,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Victoria?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Victoria, TX is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.59 or more per hour.

    Is Victoria above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Victoria, TX is 15.4% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.