Firefighters pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,730 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Omaha earn between $54,080 and $61,040.
- $47K10th
- $54K25th
- $61KMedian
- $61K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,060 | $5,005 | $28.88 |
| Median | $61,040 | $5,087 | $29.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,080 | $4,507 | $26.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,040 | $5,087 | $29.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Firefighters in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($59,190) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $60,060 | $61,040 | $46,660 | $78,730 | 660 |
| Nebraska | $59,190 | $61,040 | $46,660 | $69,460 | 1,070 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $60,060, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $48,585 a year, or $4,049 a month and $1,869 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $48,768 | $4,064 |
| Working in NE | $48,585 | $4,049 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $60,060 buys what about $65,346 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($61,180).
- Lincoln$61,180
- Omaha$60,060
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Omaha: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Omaha?
$28.87 an hour on average, and $29.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Omaha?
About $48,585 a year ($4,049 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,060.
Do firefighters earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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