Firefighters pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,730 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Huntington earn between $28,480 and $44,910.
- $27K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,790 | $3,149 | $18.17 |
| Median | $36,060 | $3,005 | $17.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,480 | $2,373 | $13.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Firefighters in Huntington earn 6% less than the West Virginia average ($40,100) and 41% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $37,790 | $36,060 | $27,340 | $48,730 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $40,100 | $37,350 | $29,020 | $51,390 | 900 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $37,790, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $31,571 a year, or $2,631 a month and $1,214 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $31,954 | $2,663 |
| Working in WV | $31,571 | $2,631 |
| Working in KY | $31,339 | $2,612 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $37,790 buys what about $42,738 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 5th of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Weirton pays the most ($46,810).
- Weirton$46,810
- Beckley$43,920
- Wheeling$43,120
- Charleston$39,710
- Huntington$37,790
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 Huntington: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Huntington?
$18.17 an hour on average, and $17.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Huntington?
About $31,571 a year ($2,631 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,790.
Do firefighters earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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