How much does a firefighter make in Pittsburgh?
$72,230a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $34.73 an hour or $6,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.73
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $72,230Highest 10%: $76,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| Median | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| 75th | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| 90th | $76,070 | $36.57 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Erie, PA | $80,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Reading, PA | $74,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| York, PA | $67,570 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,760 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $34.73 ($72,230 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $72,230 against $59,280 nationally, 22% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $73,460, so Pittsburgh pays 2% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for firefighter pay?
66 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,070 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.