Firefighters Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,810 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 380
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $39,810
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $65,150

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$47,400
    Security Guards$37,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$63,960
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,940
    School Bus Monitors$29,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central Missouri is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central Missouri is 33.1% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.