How much does a firefighter make in Indiana?
$62,780a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Indiana. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,460Median: $62,780Highest 10%: $81,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $75,860 | $36.47 | |
| 90th | $81,890 | $39.37 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,480 |
| Evansville, IN | $66,840 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 12. Oregon | $70,900 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $67,380 |
| 14. Nevada | $66,570 |
| 15. Indiana | $62,780 |
| 16. Nebraska | $61,040 |
| 17. Texas | $60,180 |
| 18. Ohio | $59,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $30.18 ($62,780 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $62,780 against $59,280 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Indiana rank for firefighter pay?
Indiana ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays firefighters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,820 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.