salary$59,120 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,970per year
Jobs in the area5,780people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Pasadena?
OK. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 25.5% 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 Pasadena, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $59,120 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $44,600 and $72,970.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Pasadena?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 25.5% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.