Firefighters pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for firefighters is $22.38 an hour ($46,550 a year). About 12,700 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). Georgia ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.87 | $33,000 |
| 25% of workers | $17.84 | $37,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| 75% of workers | $26.63 | $55,390 |
| 90% of workers | $29.57 | $61,510 |
Firefighters pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $50,470 | 720 |
| Hinesville | $49,210 | 150 |
| Columbus | $48,770 | 530 |
| Dalton | $48,110 | 180 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $47,540 | 510 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $47,300 | 6,350 |
| Gainesville | $46,870 | 450 |
| Albany | $46,540 | 210 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $45,660 | 450 |
| Rome | $44,780 | 100 |
| Warner Robins | $40,330 | 270 |
| Valdosta | $34,600 | 190 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $67,200 |
| Paramedics | $57,660 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $85,450 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,880 |
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