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How much does a firefighter make in Albany?

$46,540a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Albany, GA metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,878 a month.

Hourly
$22.38
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
239 of 347
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,190Median: $46,540Highest 10%: $55,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,190$14.51
25th$33,550$16.13
Median$46,540$22.38
75th$53,290$25.62
90th$55,770$26.81

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Savannah, GA$50,470
Hinesville, GA$49,210
Columbus, GA$48,770
Dalton, GA$48,110
Augusta, GA$47,540
Atlanta, GA$47,300
Gainesville, GA$46,870
Chattanooga, TN$46,060
Macon, GA$45,660
Rome, GA$44,780
Warner Robins, GA$40,330
Valdosta, GA$34,600
Firefighter salary in Georgia Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$73,560
Detective and Criminal Investigator$70,930
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$61,940
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,010
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$53,710
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$35,190
Security Guard$29,700
Crossing Guard and Flagger$20,070
Salaries for every job in Albany, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany, GA metro area is $22.38 ($46,540 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Albany than the national average?

No: $46,540 against $59,280 nationally, 21% less.

How does Albany compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,550, so Albany pays 0% more.

Where does Albany rank for firefighter pay?

239 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,770 or more.

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.