How much does a firefighter make in Erie?
$80,280a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $38.60 an hour or $6,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.60
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $80,280Highest 10%: $89,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Median | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| 75th | $89,320 | $42.94 | |
| 90th | $89,320 | $42.94 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Reading, PA | $74,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,230 |
| York, PA | $67,570 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,760 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 |
Related jobs in Erie
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $38.60 ($80,280 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Erie than the national average?
Yes: $80,280 against $59,280 nationally, 35% more.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $73,460, so Erie pays 9% more.
Where does Erie rank for firefighter pay?
29 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,320 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.