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Compare firefighter licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$52,282
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
6 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$350
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,200#49 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Alaska | $62,800#10 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Arizona | $50,200#26 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Arkansas | $35,200#50 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| California | $81,400#1 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Colorado | $61,200#13 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Connecticut | $66,200#8 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Delaware | $52,800#19 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| District of Columbia | $72,400#5 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Florida | $52,200#23 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Georgia | $43,200#39 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Hawaii | $64,600#9 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Idaho | $44,800#34 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Illinois | $62,400#11 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Indiana | $47,200#29 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Iowa | $48,200#28 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Kansas | $44,600#35 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Kentucky | $40,200#47 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Louisiana | $41,200#43 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Maine | $44,400#36 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Maryland | $60,800#14 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Massachusetts | $68,400#6 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Michigan | $52,600#20 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Minnesota | $54,200#18 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Mississippi | $33,800#51 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Missouri | $46,400#31 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Montana | $42,600#41 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Nebraska | $46,800#30 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Nevada | $66,400#7 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| New Hampshire | $52,400#21 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| New Jersey | $76,200#3 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| New Mexico | $42,200#42 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| New York | $77,800#2 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| North Carolina | $44,200#37 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| North Dakota | $46,200#33 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Ohio | $52,400#22 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Oklahoma | $40,800#44 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Oregon | $62,200#12 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $50,400#25 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Rhode Island | $58,200#15 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| South Carolina | $40,400#46 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| South Dakota | $40,600#45 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Tennessee | $42,800#40 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Texas | $54,800#17 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Utah | $48,600#27 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Vermont | $46,400#32 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Virginia | $56,800#16 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Washington | $74,200#4 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| West Virginia | $38,400#48 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Wisconsin | $50,800#24 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
| Wyoming | $44,200#38 | 6 mo | $350 | 6 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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