How much does a firefighter make in Arizona?
$59,280a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Arizona. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,700Median: $59,280Highest 10%: $88,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| 90th | $88,220 | $42.41 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,780 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $54,810 |
| Yuma, AZ | $54,220 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,530 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $50,380 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,240 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 17. Texas | $60,180 |
| 18. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 19. Montana | $59,310 |
| 20. Arizona | $59,280 |
| 21. Alaska | $58,830 |
| 22. Virginia | $58,670 |
| 23. Florida | $58,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $28.50 ($59,280 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $59,280 against $59,280 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Arizona rank for firefighter pay?
Arizona ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays firefighters the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $61,780 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.