Firefighters Salary in Alabama
Ranked #38 of 50 · AL
21.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,720 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,600
Employment 7,260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,770P25 $37,150 Median $47,600P75 $59,520P90 $76,190
About 80% of firefighterss in Alabama earn between $29,770 and $76,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Alabama is $49,720, about 21.9% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $58,400 | $64,370 | 450 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $51,630 | $51,060 | 330 |
| Birmingham, AL | $51,050 | $54,420 | 2,370 |
| Montgomery, AL | $48,780 | $47,490 | 540 |
| Huntsville, AL | $48,010 | $51,780 | 530 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,770 | $50,510 | 710 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $46,260 | $47,410 | 290 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $44,400 | $43,330 | 230 |