salary$46,770 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,820per year
Jobs in the area710people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Mobile?
Expensive. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 32.3% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Mobile, AL area is $46,770 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $34,980 and $75,820.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 32.3% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Mobile, AL metro area.