How much does a firefighter make in Bloomington?
$37,620a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bloomington, IN metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 301 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,710Median: $37,620Highest 10%: $60,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,710 | $12.36 | |
| 25th | $25,710 | $12.36 | |
| Median | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 90th | $60,140 | $28.91 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,480 |
| Evansville, IN | $66,840 |
| Michigan City, IN | $65,230 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,760 |
| Muncie, IN | $62,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,450 |
| Lafayette, IN | $54,850 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $54,460 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,160 |
| Columbus, IN | $43,510 |
Related jobs in Bloomington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $75,390 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $68,170 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $59,380 |
| Security Guard | $35,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IN metro area is $18.09 ($37,620 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $37,620 against $59,280 nationally, 37% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $62,780, so Bloomington pays 40% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for firefighter pay?
301 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,140 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.