How much does a firefighter make in Atlanta?
$47,300a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.74
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 225 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 6,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $47,300Highest 10%: $68,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| Median | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 75th | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| 90th | $68,680 | $33.02 |
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 |
| Gainesville, GA | $46,870 |
| Albany, GA | $46,540 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,060 |
| Macon, GA | $45,660 |
| Rome, GA | $44,780 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $40,330 |
| Valdosta, GA | $34,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.74 ($47,300 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $47,300 against $59,280 nationally, 20% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,550, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for firefighter pay?
225 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,680 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.