Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $73,460 | $62,011 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.32 | $29.81 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $75,266.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Pennsylvania is $73,460, or about $35.32 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Pennsylvania is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Pennsylvania typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,020 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $73,460, Pennsylvania offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.