Firefighters Salary in Utah
Firefighters in Utah earn a median of $48,310 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,870
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,660; the top 10% earn over $80,320. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,660 median in Utah
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$90,020 median in Utah
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46,900 median in Utah
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$58,620 median in Utah
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$50,010 median in Utah
Firefighters pay in Utah
How much do firefighters make in Utah?
The median is $48,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,660 and the top 10% earn over $80,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.