How much does a firefighter make in Nevada?
$66,570a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Nevada. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,600Median: $66,570Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| Median | $66,570 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $78,130 | $37.56 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.77 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $81,360 |
| Carson City, NV | $79,170 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $59,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $32.00 ($66,570 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $66,570 against $59,280 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Nevada rank for firefighter pay?
Nevada ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Nevada pays firefighters the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $81,360 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.