How much does a firefighter make in Harrisburg?
$62,760a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,660Median: $62,760Highest 10%: $71,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 25th | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $67,860 | $32.63 | |
| 90th | $71,110 | $34.19 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Erie, PA | $80,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Reading, PA | $74,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,230 |
| York, PA | $67,570 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Harrisburg?
The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $30.17 ($62,760 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Harrisburg than the national average?
Yes: $62,760 against $59,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $73,460, so Harrisburg pays 15% less.
Where does Harrisburg rank for firefighter pay?
101 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,110 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.