Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Indiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,780 | $62,011 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.18 | $29.81 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,288.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Indiana is $62,780, or about $30.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Indiana is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Indiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,530 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $62,780, Indiana offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.