📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Firefighters Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$60,448
per year
Median
$56,316
per year
Hourly
$29.06
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$36,305
25th Percentile — Junior$48,870
50th Percentile — Median$56,316
75th Percentile — Senior$77,141
90th Percentile — Top Earners$88,309
💡 Top-earning Firefighterss in Texas make up to $88,309 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$53.4k
2021
$54.8k
2022
$56.1k
2023
$57.5k
2024
$59.0k
2025
$60.4k
2026
📈 Firefighters salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Firefighters Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $58,635 -3.0% High
San Antonio $54,403 -10.0% High
Dallas $59,844 -1.0% High
Austin $65,284 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $58,030 -4.0% High
El Paso $49,567 -18.0% High
Arlington $58,635 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $52,590 -13.0% High
Plano $61,657 +2.0% High
Laredo $48,358 -20.0% High
Lubbock $49,567 -18.0% High
Garland $57,426 -5.0% High
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Firefighters Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Firefighterss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $60,448 per year, Texas's Firefighters salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $36,305–$48,870, while experienced Firefighterss can command $77,141–$88,309.

Looking ahead, the Firefighters profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Firefighters salary in Texas is $60,448 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $63,630.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Firefighterss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Firefighters employment.
  • At $60,448/year, Texas Firefighters salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $63,630/year.