salary$63,360 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,070per year
Jobs in the area2,910people work this job
Can a firefighter afford New Braunfels?
Expensive. Rent of $1,724 a month takes 32.7% 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 New Braunfels, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $63,360 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,560 and $71,070.
Can a firefighter afford to live in New Braunfels?
Typical rent of $1,724 a month takes 32.7% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.