salary$62,650 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$69,740per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Waco?
OK. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 25.8% 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Waco, TX area is $62,650 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $46,310 and $69,740.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 25.8% 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 Waco, TX metro area.