salary$81,360 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,090per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Reno?
OK. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 26.3% 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 Reno, NV?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Reno, NV area is $81,360 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $47,520 and $121,090.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 26.3% 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 Reno, NV metro area.