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Firefighter Salary in Texas (2026)
$28.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,535/year ($4,211/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 28,170 Firefighter jobs in Texas (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Firefighter salary of $60,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $50,535 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,042 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,604 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,535 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,211 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Texas?
- The median Firefighter salary in Texas is $60,180 per year ($28.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,680 and $71,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Texas?
- On the median salary of $60,180, a single filer in Texas takes home about $50,535 per year ($4,211 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 28,170 Firefighter jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.