salary$50,300 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,610per year
Jobs in the area660people work this job
Can a firefighter afford El Paso?
OK. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 29.7% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the El Paso, TX area is $50,300 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $35,420 and $61,610.
Can a firefighter afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 29.7% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.