Firefighter Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median firefighter in the Pittsburgh area earns $72,230 a year ($34.73 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 2% below the Pennsylvania median ($73,460). Half of the 950 firefighters there earn between $56,520 and $72,230.
Median $72,230
10th: $49,16090th: $76,070
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,160 | $48,620 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $56,520 | $56,210 | $44,490 |
| Median | $72,230 | $73,460 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $72,230 | $89,190 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $76,070 | $89,190 | $101,040 |
| Average | $65,920 | $71,340 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 950 | 5,020 | 345,990 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $78,050
- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.