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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inFirefighters salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $48,680 | $39,250 | $60,830 | 770 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,240 | $35,320 | $49,540 | 650 |
| North Arkansas | $39,050 | $29,430 | $47,730 | 100 |
| West Arkansas | $37,120 | $29,330 | $38,210 | 80 |
| South Arkansas | $35,700 | $29,280 | $50,350 | 180 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $35,590 | $29,360 | $42,880 | 130 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $33,720 | $31,500 | $43,960 | 40 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $32,520 | $29,890 | $41,810 | 90 |
| East Arkansas | $29,580 | $27,960 | $36,210 | 140 |