How much does a firefighter make in Texas?
$60,180a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Texas. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,015 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.93
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 28,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,020Median: $60,180Highest 10%: $77,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 25th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| 75th | $71,980 | $34.61 | |
| 90th | $77,170 | $37.10 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Abilene, TX | $78,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,290 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $64,540 |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,360 |
| Waco, TX | $62,650 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,650 |
| Houston, TX | $59,120 |
| Laredo, TX | $59,100 |
| Austin, TX | $58,830 |
| Killeen, TX | $57,660 |
| McAllen, TX | $50,740 |
| Victoria, TX | $50,350 |
| El Paso, TX | $50,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,940 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $48,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $47,840 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,220 |
| Longview, TX | $45,820 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $45,710 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 14. Nevada | $66,570 |
| 15. Indiana | $62,780 |
| 16. Nebraska | $61,040 |
| 17. Texas | $60,180 |
| 18. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 19. Montana | $59,310 |
| 20. Arizona | $59,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.93 ($60,180 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $60,180 against $59,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for firefighter pay?
Texas ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays firefighters the most?
Abilene, TX, with a median of $78,380 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.