salary$64,900 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$92,700per year
Jobs in the area8,780people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Denton?
OK. Rent of $1,620 a month takes 30.0% 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 Denton, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $64,900 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $48,460 and $92,700.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Denton?
Typical rent of $1,620 a month takes 30.0% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.