Firefighters pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for firefighters is $30.18 an hour ($62,780 a year). About 8,530 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). Indiana ranks 15th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.49 | $38,460 |
| 25% of workers | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.18 | $62,780 |
| 75% of workers | $36.47 | $75,860 |
| 90% of workers | $39.37 | $81,890 |
Firefighters pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $75,860 | 420 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $68,480 | 3,740 |
| Evansville | $66,840 | 330 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $65,230 | 160 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $63,760 | 270 |
| Muncie | $62,780 | 130 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $56,450 | 440 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $54,850 | 200 |
| Terre Haute | $54,460 | 150 |
| Columbus | $43,510 | 90 |
| Bloomington | $37,620 | 230 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,740 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $83,470 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,640 |
| Paramedics | $60,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $88,310 |
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