How much does a firefighter make in Reno?

$81,360a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $39.12 an hour or $6,780 a month.

Hourly: $39.12
Vs. national median: +37%
Rank among cities: 24 of 347
Jobs in the area: 780

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $47,520Median: $81,360Highest 10%: $121,100

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$47,520	$22.85
25th	$61,460	$29.55
Median	$81,360	$39.12
75th	$101,500	$48.77
90th	$121,100	$58.22

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Carson City, NV	$79,170
Las Vegas, NV	$59,280

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Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$132,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$113,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$107,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$92,130
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$74,970
Protective Service Worker	$63,250
Transportation Security Screener	$61,340
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$60,610
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator	$45,150
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$41,100

Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Reno?

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $39.12 ($81,360 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Reno than the national average?

Yes: $81,360 against $59,280 nationally, 37% more.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $66,570, so Reno pays 22% more.

Where does Reno rank for firefighter pay?

24 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Reno?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,100 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.