Firefighters pay in Alaska

In Alaska, the median pay for firefighters is $28.28 an hour ($58,830 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.

$28.28Median hourly pay

$42,510–$74,650Middle half of workers, yearly

1,040People in this job in Alaska

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,280). Alaska ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for firefighters in Alaska

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.08	$35,520
25% of workers	$20.44	$42,510
Half of workers (median)	$28.28	$58,830
75% of workers	$35.89	$74,650
90% of workers	$39.60	$82,360

Firefighters pay in Alaska metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Anchorage	$64,810	420
Fairbanks-College	$50,840	0

Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.