Firefighters pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for firefighters is $24.55 an hour ($51,050 a year). About 2,370 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). It is 7% higher than the Alabama median ($47,600).
Pay range for firefighters in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.76 | $34,860 |
| 25% of workers | $18.91 | $39,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.55 | $51,050 |
| 75% of workers | $31.20 | $64,900 |
| 90% of workers | $37.29 | $77,560 |
Firefighters pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $58,400 | 450 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $51,050 | 2,370 |
| Montgomery | $48,780 | 540 |
| Huntsville | $48,010 | 530 |
| Mobile | $46,770 | 710 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $46,260 | 290 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $44,400 | 230 |
| Decatur | $43,650 | 180 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $39,940 | 200 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $37,150 | 140 |
| Gadsden | $36,700 | 180 |
| Dothan | $36,610 | 270 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
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