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Firefighter/Emt salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$62,125
Average $62,125
Low $42,954
High $89,852

The average salary for a firefighter/emt is $62,125 per year in the United States. 517 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 28, 2026).

Firefighter/Emt job openings in United States

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Firefighter/EMT
Towns of Longmeadow, Hampden, Wilbraham and Monson
Monson, MA
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
Full-time
17 hours 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 Fremont, CA
 
$117,612per year
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City of Palo Alto
 
$116,522per year
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City of El Cerrito
 
$116,042per year
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CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH
 
$114,400per year
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City of Pleasanton
 
$113,995per year
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Massachusetts Port Authority
 
$111,136per year
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Highest paying cities for Firefighter/Emts near United States

  1. Everett, WA
    $136,068 per year
  2. Newport, RI
    $82,889 per year
  3. Middletown, OH
    $64,633 per year
  4. Punta Gorda, FL
    $59,269 per year
  5. Bunnell, FL
    $52,191 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Firefighter/Emt

The average salary for a Firefighter/Emt is $62,125 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 517 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Firefighter/Emt salaries typically range between a low of $42,954 and a high of $89,852 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Firefighter/Emt include Everett, WA at $136,068 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 ($117,612 per year) and City of Palo Alto ($116,522 per year).