salary$64,540 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,740per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Beaumont?
OK. Rent of $1,236 a month takes 23.0% 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 Beaumont, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area is $64,540 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $37,640 and $74,740.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Beaumont?
Typical rent of $1,236 a month takes 23.0% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area.