Firefighters Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $55,670 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $62,370
Employed locally 190
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $55,670
    75th
    $55,670
    90th
    $62,370

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 88% Median Firefighters salary is 12% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,030
    Security Guards $30,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $68,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $73,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Wichita Falls, TX is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.62 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 6.5% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.