SOC 33-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Firefighters — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Firefighters in Atlanta, GA is $47,300 per year, 20.2% below the national median of $59,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Firefighters in Atlanta, GA is $47,300 per year, 20.2% below the national median of $59,280. Pay ranges from under $36,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,830 to $57,670.
Employment stands at 6,350, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 484th of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $39,830 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,300 | −20.2% |
| 75th | $57,670 | −2.7% |
| 90th | $68,680 | +15.9% |
| Mean | $50,410 | −15.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $50,470 | 720 | |
| 2 | Hinesville | $49,210 | 150 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $48,770 | 530 | |
| 4 | Dalton | $48,110 | 180 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $47,540 | 510 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $46,870 | 450 | |
| 7 | Albany | $46,540 | 210 | |
| 8 | Macon | $45,660 | 450 | |
| 9 | Rome | $44,780 | 100 | |
| 10 | Warner Robins | $40,330 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $47,300 goes as far as $49,117 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,117US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,300 a year, 20.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,920 to $68,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $50,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Firefighters in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $47,300, or $22.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,280, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 20.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $68,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $50,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,350 jobs in this occupation in Atlanta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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