How much does a firefighter make in Wichita Falls?
$45,710a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.98
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 251 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $45,710Highest 10%: $61,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| Median | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 75th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $61,610 | $29.62 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| 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 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,740 |
Related jobs in Wichita Falls
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Salaries for every job in Wichita Falls, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Wichita Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area is $21.98 ($45,710 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Wichita Falls than the national average?
No: $45,710 against $59,280 nationally, 23% less.
How does Wichita Falls compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $60,180, so Wichita Falls pays 24% less.
Where does Wichita Falls rank for firefighter pay?
251 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Wichita Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,610 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.