How much does a Firefighters make per hour in East Kentucky?

Firefighters Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $24,960 -58.1% vs national

Median hourly $12.00

10th percentile $24,540

90th percentile $40,440

Employed locally 300

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

East Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$24,540

25th

$24,960

50th (median)

$24,960

75th

$30,210

90th

$40,440

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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 Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$41,070
Security Guards	$25,920
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$46,480
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$49,720
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$87,550
Animal Control Workers	$28,660

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in East Kentucky?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East Kentucky is $12.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.05 or more per hour.

Is East Kentucky above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in East Kentucky is 58.1% 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 East Kentucky?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $24,540 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.