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Firefighter salary in Nevada

Firefighters in Nevada earn a median $66,570 a year across all employers.

$66,570
median pay in NV, all employers
2,640
workers in NV (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 Nevada, all employers Sourced

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

MeasureNV
Workers2,640
10th percentile$47,600
Median$66,570
90th percentile$101,450
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 Nevada

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada - Police/Fire Members (membership on or after July 1, 2015)
Police/Fire members enrolled on or after July 1, 2015
2.5%age 65 with 5 years of service30%Not stated

Local employees: Local police and firefighters

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada - Police/Fire Members (membership on or after July 1, 2015)
Police/Fire members enrolled on or after July 1, 2015
2.5%age 65 with 5 years of service30%Not stated

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 Nevada pension plans list.

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

Employers in Nevada

37 fire departments in Nevada, largest Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Reno Fire Department.

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

Free practice tests for Nevada

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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