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First responder salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a First Responder make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.48
Average $27.48
Low $16.19
High $46.64

The average salary for a first responder is $27.48 per hour in the United States. 355 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

First Responder job openings in United States

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First Responder Therapist
The Mental Wellness Center3.7out of 5 stars.
Normal, IL
Full-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for First Responder in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
On Site Medical LLC
 
$250,000per year
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ACS Group
 
$176,800per year
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Crisis24
 
$172,875per year
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New Perspectives
 
$140,400per year
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Grand Mental Health
 
$132,500per year
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Institutes of Health
 
$115,391per year
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Highest paying cities for First Responders near United States

  1. Fairfield, NJ
    $38.73 per hour
  2. Campbell, CA
    $36.38 per hour
  3. San Jose, CA
    $34.63 per hour
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $25.22 per hour
  5. Muskegon, MI
    $19.00 per hour

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