Firefighters Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $41,240 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.83
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $62,100
Employed locally 150
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $41,240
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $62,100

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,850
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $53,290
    Wheeling, WV-OH $50,750
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,280
    Beckley, WV $41,390
    Charleston, WV $38,340

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55,690
    Security Guards$33,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Weirton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Weirton, WV-OH is $19.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Weirton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 30.7% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.