Firefighter Salary in San Antonio, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$53,118
Hourly Rate
$25.54
/hour
Jobs in Area
260
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in San Antonio, TX
Annual Salary Range
$35k
10th percentile
$43k
25th
$63k
75th
$80k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $35,383 | $17.01 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,328 | $20.83 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $53,118 | $25.54 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,979 | $30.28 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $79,696 | $38.32 |
| Average (Mean) | $56,801 | $27.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in San Antonio, TX is $53,118 per year or $25.54 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How San Antonio, TX Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Texas Average
$55,763
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$57,487
Cost of living in San Antonio, TX is 7.6% below the national average.
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