Firefighter/Emt salary in United States

The average salary for a Firefighter/Emt is $61,403 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 507 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Firefighter/Emt salaries typically range between a low of $25,958 and a high of $65,805 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Firefighter/Emt include Fairfax, VA at $89,700 per year, Newport, RI at $82,889 per year, and Middletown, OH at $64,633 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Firefighter/Emt include City of Fremont, CA ($117,439 per year) and City of Palo Alto ($116,522 per year).