Firefighters Salary in Texas
Firefighters in Texas earn a median of $60,180 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 28,170
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,020; the top 10% earn over $77,170. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Forest and Conservation Workers$30,470 median in Texas
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31,010 median in Texas
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38,720 median in Texas
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$58,780 median in Texas
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$111,390 median in Texas
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$45,820 median in Texas
Firefighters pay in Texas
How much do firefighters make in Texas?
The median is $60,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,020 and the top 10% earn over $77,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.