Do firefighters make good money in Texas?

Q: Do firefighters get paid well?

As a Trainee Firefighter youll earn a salary of £27,750 pa including London Weighting. Once fully qualified, your salary will increase to £37,032 p.a. Firefighters also receive great benefits including a pension scheme, childcare support, interest-free loans, training opportunities and a flexible working arrangement.

The average salary for a firefighter in Texas is around $52,420 per year.

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Firefighter earnings by seniority
Firefighter salary by state
How do firefighter salaries compare to similar careers?
Fire Fighter salary
Do firefighters get paid well in Texas?
Where do firefighters get paid the most in Texas?
How much do firefighters get paid Texas?
Do firefighters get paid well?

Firefighters earn an average yearly salary of $52,420.
Wages typically start from $36,750 and go up to $75,210.

21% below national average Updated in 2021

Firefighter earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Firefighter salary by state

State Name	Average Salary
New Jersey	$79,910
Washington	$78,620
New York	$78,520
California	$77,640
Connecticut	$75,060
Oregon	$65,120
Colorado	$63,830
Nebraska	$63,290
Rhode Island	$63,080
Hawaii	$61,130
Massachusetts	$61,130
Pennsylvania	$61,130
Alaska	$60,320
Illinois	$59,860
Maryland	$59,860
Nevada	$59,280
Texas	$52,420
Montana	$51,220
Indiana	$50,700
Florida	$50,690
Ohio	$50,690
New Hampshire	$50,280
North Dakota	$50,130
Iowa	$48,800
Virginia	$48,000
Arizona	$47,520
Oklahoma	$47,520
Vermont	$47,520
Guam	$47,440
South Dakota	$47,020
Michigan	$46,930
Missouri	$46,590
Wyoming	$46,590
Maine	$46,210
Alabama	$40,330
Wisconsin	$40,130
Delaware	$40,090
Idaho	$39,800
Utah	$39,540
Kansas	$39,490
Georgia	$39,210
Tennessee	$39,210
South Carolina	$37,750
Arkansas	$36,750
New Mexico	$36,750
West Virginia	$36,450
North Carolina	$34,470
Minnesota	$32,240
Mississippi	$31,530
Kentucky	$30,940
Louisiana	$29,500
Puerto Rico	$27,890

How do firefighter salaries compare to similar careers?

Firefighters earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than real estate agents but more than wedding planners.

Career	Median Salary
Real estate agent salary	$45K
Private detective salary	$53K
Arbitrator salary	$49K
Postal service worker salary	$53K
Postal service clerk salary	$53K
Firefighter salary	$52K
Clergy salary	$50K
American sign language interpreter salary	$49K
Event planner salary	$48K
Wedding planner salary	$48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)

Fire Fighter salary

Fire Fighter's Annual Base Salary

Job Title	Salary	Location	Date Updated
Fire Fighter I	$48,292	United States
Fire Fighter II	$62,081	United States
Fire Captain	$84,533	United States
Fire Inspector	$69,632	United States
Fire Prevention Engineer	$62,102	United States
Fire Inspector Supervisor	$83,211	United States
Emergency Dispatcher	$41,005	United States
Security Guard Team Leader	$54,590	United States
Emergency Response Planning Specialist	$108,344	United States
Security Manager	$101,916	United States

Do firefighters get paid well in Texas?

Avg Salary Firefighters earn an average yearly salary of $52,420. Wages typically start from $36,750 and go up to $75,210.

Where do firefighters get paid the most in Texas?

Highest paying cities for Firefighters near Texas.

Hurst, TX. $78,263 per year. 6 salaries reported..

Wichita Falls, TX. $62,172 per year. 8 salaries reported..

Flower Mound, TX. $61,980 per year. 5 salaries reported..

Copperas Cove, TX. $56,260 per year. 7 salaries reported..

San Antonio, TX. $53,394 per year. ... .

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How much do firefighters get paid Texas?

Firefighter Salary in Texas – $70,500 | Mint.

Do firefighters get paid well?

As a Trainee Firefighter you'll earn a salary of £27,750 pa including London Weighting. Once fully qualified, your salary will increase to £37,032 p.a. Firefighters also receive great benefits including a pension scheme, childcare support, interest-free loans, training opportunities and a flexible working arrangement.