How much does a firefighter make in Columbus?
$48,770a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 205 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,510Median: $48,770Highest 10%: $60,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,510 | $22.36 | |
| 25th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $54,960 | $26.42 | |
| 90th | $60,460 | $29.07 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Savannah, GA | $50,470 |
| Hinesville, GA | $49,210 |
| Dalton, GA | $48,110 |
| Augusta, GA | $47,540 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,300 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Columbus
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $23.45 ($48,770 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $48,770 against $59,280 nationally, 18% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,550, so Columbus pays 5% more.
Where does Columbus rank for firefighter pay?
205 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,460 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.