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Firefighters Salary in Indiana

Firefighters in Indiana earn a median of $62,780 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$62,780
vs. U.S. median
+6% ($59,280)
Rank among states
15 of 50
Jobs in the state
8,530

Pay range in Indiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,460; the top 10% earn over $81,890. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.

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Firefighters pay in Indiana

How much do firefighters make in Indiana?

The median is $62,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,460 and the top 10% earn over $81,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Indiana a good state for firefighters?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (+6% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses