How much does a firefighter make in Utah?
$48,310a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Utah. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,660Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $80,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $80,320 | $38.62 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $59,150 |
| Ogden, UT | $49,490 |
| Logan, UT | $44,440 |
| St. George, UT | $44,140 |
| Provo, UT | $37,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $48,310 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Utah rank for firefighter pay?
Utah ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Utah pays firefighters the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $59,150 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.