Firefighters Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $50,650 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $66,750
Employed locally 250
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $42,580
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $53,910
    90th
    $66,750

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 84% Median Firefighters salary is 16% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,640
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,180
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,890
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,230

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,070
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,640
    Security Guards $35,890
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Yuma, AZ is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Yuma, AZ is 14.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,580.