How much does a firefighter make in Pennsylvania?
$73,460a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Pennsylvania. That is $35.32 an hour or $6,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.32
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,620Median: $73,460Highest 10%: $89,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $56,210 | $27.02 | |
| Median | $73,460 | $35.32 | |
| 75th | $89,190 | $42.88 | |
| 90th | $89,190 | $42.88 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Erie, PA | $80,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Reading, PA | $74,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,230 |
| York, PA | $67,570 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,760 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,410 |
| Lebanon, PA | $60,320 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| 12. Oregon | $70,900 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $67,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $35.32 ($73,460 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $73,460 against $59,280 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for firefighter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays firefighters the most?
Erie, PA, with a median of $80,280 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.