How much does a firefighter make in Huntsville?
$48,010a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $48,010Highest 10%: $62,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $57,520 | $27.65 | |
| 90th | $62,580 | $30.09 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,400 |
| Birmingham, AL | $51,050 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,780 |
| Columbus, GA | $48,770 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,770 |
| Daphne, AL | $46,260 |
| Auburn, AL | $44,400 |
| Decatur, AL | $43,650 |
| Anniston, AL | $39,940 |
| Florence, AL | $37,150 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,700 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Huntsville, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Huntsville?
The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $23.08 ($48,010 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Huntsville than the national average?
No: $48,010 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.
How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $47,600, so Huntsville pays 1% more.
Where does Huntsville rank for firefighter pay?
215 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Huntsville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,580 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.