How much does a firefighter make in Georgia?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Georgia. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $61,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $55,390 | $26.63 | |
| 90th | $61,510 | $29.57 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $50,470 |
| Hinesville, GA | $49,210 |
| Columbus, GA | $48,770 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $46,550 against $59,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Georgia rank for firefighter pay?
Georgia ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays firefighters the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $50,470 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.