Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,550 | $62,011 | -25% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.38 | $29.81 | -25% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $48,339.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Georgia is $46,550, or about $22.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Georgia is -25% below the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Georgia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 12,700 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $46,550, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.