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Firefighter Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$48,310/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.23/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
2,870
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,865 #38 of 50

Firefighter pay in Utah, explained

Firefighters in Utah earn a median of $48,310 per year ($23.23 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $27,660, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $80,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $48,310 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $48,310 is worth about $48,865 in national buying power — ranking Utah #38 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,660
$13.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,310
$23.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,320
$38.62/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $48,310 $48,865 —
Colorado $74,170 $71,973 −$25,860
Nevada $66,570 $66,584 −$18,260
Arizona $59,280 $58,881 −$10,970
Wyoming $58,090 $62,671 −$9,780
Idaho $47,320 $49,553 +$990
New Mexico $41,590 $45,103 +$6,720

Firefighter in Utah: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Utah?

Firefighters in Utah earn a median of $48,310 per year ($23.23 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Utah pay firefighters well?

At $48,310, Utah pays 19% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 2,870 work in the state.

Firefighter salary in other states

New York · $100,960 Washington · $94,520 California · $85,120 New Jersey · $84,130 Illinois · $78,380 Connecticut · $77,630 District of Columbia · $75,870 Colorado · $74,170 Maryland · $73,810 Pennsylvania · $73,460 Massachusetts · $72,800 Oregon · $70,900

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