salary$58,830 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,350per year
Jobs in the area2,300people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 39.4% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Austin, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $58,830 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $41,640 and $75,350.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 39.4% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.