Fire Medic Salary in the United States

How much does a Fire Medic make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Medic in the United States is $41,198 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Fire Medic's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,095
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,115 to $45,332
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,399
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Fire Medic Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,332 $3,778 $872 $22
Average $41,198 $3,433 $792 $20
25th Percentile $37,115 $3,093 $714 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Fire Medic Salaries

A Fire Medic's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fire Medic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Medic's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,368
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,182
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,058
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,259
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,393
Levels Salary
Entry Level Fire Medic$41,368
Intermediate Level Fire Medic$42,182
Senior Level Fire Medic$44,058
Specialist Level Fire Medic$44,259
Expert Level Fire Medic$44,393
$41,368 0 yr
$42,182 < 2 yrs
$44,058 2-4 yrs
$44,259 5-8 yrs
$44,393 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Fire Medics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $51,962
  • San Francisco: $51,452
  • Oakland: $50,310

What Skills Can Increase a Fire Medic's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.68% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.68%
Social Work 3.01%
First Aid 2.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fire Medic's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Child Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$50,673
23%
Child Development
$44,081
7%
Applied Behavior Analysis
$42,845
4%
Social Work
$42,845
4%
Products and Services
$42,433
3%
Organizational Skills
$42,021
2%
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How Education impacts a Fire Medic's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fire Medics enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fire Medic with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,567 and $40,902).

Fire Medic Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fire Medic
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 17.7%
Associates 12.6%
Bachelors 53.0%
Masters 16.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Fire Medic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Medic's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fire Medic

Salaries for a Fire Medic can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,439 in 2023 to around $37,786 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fire Medic salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fire Medic Over Time

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2024
$38,075
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2024 $38,075
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