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Firefighter/Emt salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Firefighter/Emt make in the United States?

Average base salary

$61,249
Average $61,249
Low $43,309
High $86,620

The average salary for a firefighter/emt is $61,249 per year in the United States. 483 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Firefighter/Emt job openings in United States

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FIREFIGHTER/EMT-MEDIC Temporar...
City of Lake Wales3.8out of 5 stars.
Lake Wales, FL
$48,585.72 - $58,441.94 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Firefighter/Emt in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Palo Alto
 
$116,522per year
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City of Fremont, CA
 
$116,057per year
City of El Cerrito
 
$116,042per year
CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH
 
$114,400per year
Massachusetts Port Authority
 
$111,136per year
City of Pleasanton
 
$108,415per year

Highest paying cities for Firefighter/Emts near United States

  1. Fairfax, VA
    $90,126 per year
  2. Newport, RI
    $82,889 per year
  3. Middletown, OH
    $64,633 per year
  4. Punta Gorda, FL
    $57,820 per year
  5. Bunnell, FL
    $52,522 per year

Where can a Firefighter/Emt earn more?

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