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Firefighter salary in Arizona

Firefighters in Arizona earn a median $59,280 a year across all employers.

$59,280
median pay in AZ, all employers
7,500
workers in AZ (SOC 33-2011)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Arizona, all employers Sourced

Firefighters (SOC 33-2011) in Arizona, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureAZ
Workers7,500
10th percentile$36,700
Median$59,280
90th percentile$88,220
National median, government employers$60,050

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Arizona

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PSPRS Tier 3 (Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution)
Tier 3
—age 55 with 15 years of credited service (need not be attained at the same time)Set by the employerVaries

Local employees: Local police and firefighters

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PSPRS Tier 3 (Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution)
Tier 3
—age 55 with 15 years of credited service (need not be attained at the same time)Set by the employerVaries

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Arizona pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Arizona

153 fire departments in Arizona, largest Phoenix Fire Department, Tucson Fire Department, Mesa Fire and Medical Department.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Arizona

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Firefighter page.

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