Firefighters Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $28,540 -52.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.72
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $57,180
Employed locally 210
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $23,330
    50th (median)
    $28,540
    75th
    $35,230
    90th
    $57,180

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $38,260
    Security Guards $32,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $46,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central Louisiana is $13.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central Louisiana is 52.1% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,330.