Firefighters Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,250 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $29,970
90th percentile $77,510
Employed locally 820
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,970
    25th
    $31,190
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $74,140
    90th
    $77,510

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$78,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$107,990
    Security Guards$38,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,780
    School Bus Monitors$30,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West Central Illinois is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in West Central Illinois is 12.2% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,970 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,190.