How much does a firefighter make in Delaware?
$46,710a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Delaware. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.46
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,960Median: $46,710Highest 10%: $72,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,960 | $20.17 | |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Median | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 75th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 90th | $72,160 | $34.69 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $22.46 ($46,710 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $46,710 against $59,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Delaware rank for firefighter pay?
Delaware ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays firefighters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $78,050 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.