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Firefighters Hourly Wage in Alabama (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Alabama is $22.88/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Alabama hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.31
/hour
Median (P50)
$22.88
/hour
Senior (P90)
$36.63
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$47,600
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Alabama vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.31
National: $18.21
-21.4%
Median (P50)
$22.88
National: $27.67
-17.3%
Senior (P90)
$36.63
National: $39.26
-6.7%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $14.31 $572 $2481 $29,770
Q1 (P25) $17.86 $714 $3096 $37,150
Median (P50) $22.88 $915 $3967 $47,600
Q3 (P75) $28.62 $1145 $4960 $59,520
Senior (P90) $36.63 $1465 $6349 $76,190

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Firefighters

#1
$48.54
$48.54/hr
+75.4%
#2
$45.44
$45.44/hr
+64.2%
#3
$40.92
$40.92/hr
+47.9%
#4
$40.45
$40.45/hr
+46.2%
#5
$37.68
$37.68/hr
+36.2%
#6
$37.32
$37.32/hr
+34.9%
#7
$36.48
$36.48/hr
+31.8%
#8
$35.66
$35.66/hr
+28.9%
#9
$35.49
$35.49/hr
+28.3%
#10
$35.32
$35.32/hr
+27.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Firefighters in Alabama?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Alabama is $22.88/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $47,600.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Alabama Firefighters hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Firefighters in Alabama is $22.88/hr compared to the national average of $27.67/hr — lower by $4.79/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Firefighters in Alabama?

Entry-level Firefighters professionals in Alabama earn approximately $14.31/hour (10th percentile), which equals $29,770.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $36.63/hour.

How much does a senior Firefighters make per hour in Alabama?

Senior-level Firefighters professionals in Alabama (90th percentile) earn approximately $36.63/hour, or $76,190.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Firefighters (SOC 332011) in Alabama.

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