Firefighters Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,580 -50.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $25,280
90th percentile $42,320
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,280
    25th
    $27,960
    50th (median)
    $29,580
    75th
    $36,210
    90th
    $42,320

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $38,580
    Security Guards $34,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,310
    School Bus Monitors $28,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East Arkansas is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in East Arkansas is 50.3% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,280 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,960.