Firefighters Salary in Alabama
Firefighters in Alabama earn a median of $47,600 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,260
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,770; the top 10% earn over $76,190. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$24,420 median in Alabama
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$37,430 median in Alabama
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43,090 median in Alabama
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$68,920 median in Alabama
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$66,830 median in Alabama
Firefighters pay in Alabama
How much do firefighters make in Alabama?
The median is $47,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,770 and the top 10% earn over $76,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.