salary$78,380 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,380per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Abilene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 19.1% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Abilene, TX area is $78,380 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $45,920 and $78,380.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 19.1% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.