Firefighters pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for firefighters is $28.50 an hour ($59,280 a year). About 7,500 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,280). Arizona ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.65 | $36,700 |
| 25% of workers | $22.48 | $46,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.50 | $59,280 |
| 75% of workers | $37.35 | $77,690 |
| 90% of workers | $42.41 | $88,220 |
Firefighters pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $61,780 | 4,020 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $54,810 | 500 |
| Yuma | $54,220 | 350 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $53,530 | 220 |
| Flagstaff | $50,380 | 360 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $49,240 | 460 |
| Tucson | $47,960 | 830 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,500 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,380 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $89,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $96,470 |
| Paramedics | $58,600 |
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