salary$66,840 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Evansville, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,110per year
Jobs in the area330people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Evansville?
OK. Rent of $1,115 a month takes 20.0% 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 Evansville, IN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Evansville, IN area is $66,840 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $41,600 and $79,110.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Evansville?
Typical rent of $1,115 a month takes 20.0% 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 Evansville, IN metro area.