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International Association of Firefighters
Coverage of International Association of Firefighters in the Nexus archive.
- Some of the best-paid firefighters in the US make $144,000 a year. See how much firefighters earn in every state.
Firefighter salaries in the US vary significantly by state, with Washington and New York offering the highest median wages ($88,380) and Louisiana the lowest. The 90th percentile wage reaches $143,830 in California, while recent wildfires in Colorado and Utah highlight the risks and climate-driven challenges faced by firefighters.