How much does a firefighter make in Phoenix?
$61,780a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,510Median: $61,780Highest 10%: $91,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| Median | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $80,670 | $38.78 | |
| 90th | $91,590 | $44.03 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $54,810 |
| Yuma, AZ | $54,220 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,530 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $50,380 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,240 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $29.70 ($61,780 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $61,780 against $59,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $59,280, so Phoenix pays 4% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for firefighter pay?
112 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,590 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.