Firefighters Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $40,240 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $31,310
90th percentile $63,930
Employed locally 650
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,310
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $49,540
    90th
    $63,930

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 52% Median Firefighters salary is 48% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Carson City, NV $80,110
    Barnstable Town, MA $75,520
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $75,230

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $76,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Fayetteville, AR is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Fayetteville, AR is 32.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,310 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.