Firefighters Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $35,660 -40.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.14
10th percentile $29,290
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,290
    25th
    $33,430
    50th (median)
    $35,660
    75th
    $47,410
    90th
    $47,410

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 57% Median Firefighters salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,130
    Sandusky, OH $48,480
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,200
    Rocky Mount, NC $44,650
    Paducah, KY-IL $41,180

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,590
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bowling Green, KY is $17.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bowling Green, KY is 40.1% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,290 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,430.