Firefighters Salary in Georgia
Firefighters in Georgia earn a median of $46,550 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,700
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,000; the top 10% earn over $61,510. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Forest and Conservation Workers$34,150 median in Georgia
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,950 median in Georgia
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$48,010 median in Georgia
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42,630 median in Georgia
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$59,570 median in Georgia
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$77,090 median in Georgia
Firefighters pay in Georgia
How much do firefighters make in Georgia?
The median is $46,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,000 and the top 10% earn over $61,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−21% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.