How much do firemen make in the Houston area?

Answer 1

it all basically depends where you go and how many jobs you have...departments usually start you off around $30k-$40k and the days fire fighters have off from their full time department they usually work Day crew jobs at volunteer departments.

Answer 2

That varies widely by department, and by the firefighter's rank and time of service. I've seen salaries ranging from $20k to $100k per year. Cost of living in a particular area is usually a factor, as well as the financial stability of the municipality.

Answer 3

The following wage estimates for a firefighter are according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2007

Median annual earnings of fire fighters were $41,190 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,550 and $54,120. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,660, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,140. Median annual earnings were $41,600 in local government, $41,070 in the Federal Government, and $37,000 in State governments.

Median annual earnings of first-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers were $62,900 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,180 and $79,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,820, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,820. First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers employed in local government earned a median of about $64,070 a year.

Median annual earnings of fire inspectors and investigators were $48,050 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,960 and $61,160 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,840, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,930. Fire inspectors and investigators employed in local government earned a median of about $49,690 a year.

According to the International City-County Management Association, average salaries in 2006 for sworn full-time positions were as follows:

Minimum annual base salary

Fire chief $73,435

Deputy chief 66,420

Assistant fire chief 61,887

Battalion chief 62,199

Fire captain 51,808

Fire lieutenant 47,469

Fire prevention/code inspector 45,951

Engineer 43,232

Maximum annual base salary

Fire chief $95,271

Deputy chief 84,284

Assistant fire chief 78,914

Battalion chief 78,611

Fire captain 62,785

Fire lieutenant 56,511

Fire prevention/code inspector 58,349

Engineer 56,045

Fire fighters who average more than a certain number of work hours per week are required to be paid overtime. The hours threshold is determined by the department. Fire fighters often earn overtime for working extra shifts to maintain minimum staffing levels or during special emergencies.

Fire fighters receive benefits that usually include medical and liability insurance, vacation and sick leave, and some paid holidays. Almost all fire departments provide protective clothing (helmets, boots, and coats) and breathing apparatus, and many also provide dress uniforms. Fire fighters generally are covered by pension plans, often providing retirement at half pay after 25 years of service or if the individual is disabled in the line of duty.

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Answer 4

Some firefighters make $25,000, while specialists and officers can make in excess of $100,000. The average is probably around $37,000-$52,000 per year.

Answer 5

about 36,000 a year to start.

Answer 6

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