How much does a firefighter make in Alabama?
$47,600a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Alabama. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,770Median: $47,600Highest 10%: $76,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 90th | $76,190 | $36.63 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,400 |
| Birmingham, AL | $51,050 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,780 |
| Columbus, GA | $48,770 |
| Huntsville, AL | $48,010 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,770 |
| Daphne, AL | $46,260 |
| Auburn, AL | $44,400 |
| Decatur, AL | $43,650 |
| Anniston, AL | $39,940 |
| Florence, AL | $37,150 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,700 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.88 ($47,600 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $47,600 against $59,280 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for firefighter pay?
Alabama ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays firefighters the most?
Tuscaloosa, AL, with a median of $58,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.