How much does a firefighter make in Evansville?
$66,840a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $32.13 an hour or $5,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.13
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $66,840Highest 10%: $79,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| Median | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 75th | $79,110 | $38.03 | |
| 90th | $79,110 | $38.03 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,480 |
| 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 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Evansville, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Evansville?
The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $32.13 ($66,840 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Evansville than the national average?
Yes: $66,840 against $59,280 nationally, 13% more.
How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $62,780, so Evansville pays 6% more.
Where does Evansville rank for firefighter pay?
78 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Evansville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,110 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.