Firefighters Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,970 -39.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $23,880
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 430
National median $59,530

Compare Firefighters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Central Kentucky stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Firefighters
in
Central Kentucky
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,880
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $38,970
    90th
    $45,760

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,860
    Security Guards $35,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,520
    Bailiffs $31,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central Kentucky is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.09 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central Kentucky is 39.6% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $23,880 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.