How much does a firefighter make in Lincoln?
$59,760a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $28.73 an hour or $4,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.73
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,840Median: $59,760Highest 10%: $69,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 75th | $69,460 | $33.39 | |
| 90th | $69,460 | $33.39 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Omaha, NE | $61,040 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,030 |
Related jobs in Lincoln
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Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $28.73 ($59,760 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Lincoln than the national average?
Yes: $59,760 against $59,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $61,040, so Lincoln pays 2% less.
Where does Lincoln rank for firefighter pay?
135 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,460 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.