salary$57,660 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,940per year
Jobs in the area440people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Killeen?
OK. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 26.9% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $57,660 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $46,010 and $64,940.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 26.9% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.