How much does a firefighter make in Bloomington?
$69,270a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $33.30 an hour or $5,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.30
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $69,270Highest 10%: $77,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| Median | $69,270 | $33.30 | |
| 75th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $77,570 | $37.29 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,150 |
| Peoria, IL | $73,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $68,970 |
| Springfield, IL | $65,330 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,430 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,190 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,080 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,850 |
Related jobs in Bloomington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $134,100 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $80,480 |
| Security Guard | $35,520 |
| School Bus Monitor | $33,750 |
| Lifeguard | $33,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $33.30 ($69,270 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bloomington than the national average?
Yes: $69,270 against $59,280 nationally, 17% more.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $78,380, so Bloomington pays 12% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for firefighter pay?
71 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,570 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.