Firefighters Salary in Arkansas

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas

Firefighters in Arkansas earn a median salary of $36,911 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -38% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 2,180 firefighters are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $29,580 to $48,680 depending on location.

$36,911 Avg median salary in Arkansas
$48,680 Highest paying metro
$29,580 Lowest paying metro
2,180 Employed in Arkansas

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      Firefighters salaries by city in Arkansas

      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Little Rock, AR$48,680$39,250$60,830770
      Fayetteville, AR$40,240$35,320$49,540650
      North Arkansas$39,050$29,430$47,730100
      West Arkansas$37,120$29,330$38,21080
      South Arkansas$35,700$29,280$50,350180
      Fort Smith, AR-OK$35,590$29,360$42,880130
      Jonesboro, AR$33,720$31,500$43,96040
      Hot Springs, AR$32,520$29,890$41,81090
      East Arkansas$29,580$27,960$36,210140

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