Firefighters Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $63,390 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.48
10th percentile $44,190
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,190
    25th
    $49,660
    50th (median)
    $63,390
    75th
    $70,570
    90th
    $70,570

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 99% Median Firefighters salary is 1% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,660

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,430
    Security Guards $30,350
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Waco, TX is $30.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Waco, TX is 6.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $44,190 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,660.