Firefighter: Median Pay
| Metropolitan Area | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| National | $55,000 |
| New York City | $71,100 |
| Los Angeles | $76,500 |
| Chicago | $73,300 |
| Washington, D.C. | $56,800 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $78,500 |
| Philadelphia | $58,200 |
| Boston | $57,600 |
| Detroit | $54,800 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $58,500 |
| Houston | $48,100 |
| Atlanta | $49,200 |
| Miami | $62,300 |
| Phoenix | $51,000 |
| Seattle | $75,400 |
| Minneapolis | $62,500 |
| San Diego | $63,700 |
| Cleveland | $66,000 |
| Denver | $67,200 |
| St. Louis | $57,400 |
| Tampa | $50,600 |
| Pittsburgh | $60,400 |
| Sacramento, Calif. | $58,500 |
| Charlotte, N.C. | $42,700 |
| Cincinnati | $53,500 |
| Portland, Ore. | $71,000 |