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Firefighters average salary by city in Alabama
- Tuscaloosa$64,370
- Birmingham$54,420
- Huntsville$51,780
- Mobile$50,510
- Montgomery$47,490
- Daphne$47,410
- Decatur$45,700
- Florence$45,180
- Anniston$44,630
- Auburn$43,330
- Dothan$40,810
- Gadsden$34,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $64,370 | $58,400 | $46,200 | $51,200 | 88 |
| Birmingham | $54,420 | $51,050 | $39,340 | $43,643 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $51,780 | $48,010 | $47,600 | $41,638 | 93 |
| Mobile | $50,510 | $46,770 | $45,090 | $40,673 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $47,490 | $48,780 | $41,380 | $38,380 | 90 |
| Daphne | $47,410 | $46,260 | $36,900 | $38,319 | 95 |
| Decatur | $45,700 | $43,650 | $37,260 | $37,020 | 87 |
| Florence | $45,180 | $37,150 | $36,420 | $36,625 | 85 |
| Anniston | $44,630 | $39,940 | $35,580 | $36,207 | 86 |
| Auburn | $43,330 | $44,400 | $27,690 | $35,220 | 88 |
| Dothan | $40,810 | $36,610 | $36,610 | $33,306 | 84 |
| Gadsden | $34,740 | $36,700 | $28,890 | $28,699 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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