verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Firefighter Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$62,780/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.18/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
8,530
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,267 #14 of 50

Firefighter pay in Indiana, explained

Firefighters in Indiana earn a median of $62,780 per year ($30.18 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $38,460, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $81,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $62,780 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $62,780 is worth about $67,267 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #14 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,460
$18.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,780
$30.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,890
$39.37/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $62,780 $67,267
Illinois $78,380 $78,413 −$15,600
Ohio $59,370 $63,994 +$3,410
Michigan $54,640 $56,788 +$8,140
Kentucky $37,150 $41,205 +$25,630

Firefighter in Indiana: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Indiana?

Firefighters in Indiana earn a median of $62,780 per year ($30.18 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Indiana pay firefighters well?

At $62,780, Indiana pays 6% above the national median for firefighters. An estimated 8,530 work in the state.

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