Firefighter Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$56,702
Hourly Rate
$27.26
/hour
Jobs in Area
239
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in Salt Lake City, UT
Annual Salary Range
$38k
10th percentile
$47k
25th
$69k
75th
$83k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $38,172 | $18.35 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,686 | $22.45 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $56,702 | $27.26 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,214 | $33.28 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $82,807 | $39.81 |
| Average (Mean) | $61,785 | $29.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $56,702 per year or $27.26 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Salt Lake City, UT Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Utah Average
$56,362
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$54,208
Cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.6% above the national average.
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