How much does a firefighter make in Tucson?
$47,960a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 217 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $47,960Highest 10%: $72,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $56,370 | $27.10 | |
| 90th | $72,180 | $34.70 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,780 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $54,810 |
| Yuma, AZ | $54,220 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,530 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $50,380 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $23.06 ($47,960 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $47,960 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $59,280, so Tucson pays 19% less.
Where does Tucson rank for firefighter pay?
217 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,180 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.