Firefighters Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $32,990 -44.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.86
10th percentile $27,070
90th percentile $38,530
Employed locally 180
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,070
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $32,990
    75th
    $35,780
    90th
    $38,530

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 56% Median Firefighters salary is 44% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,650
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $42,580
    Jackson, MS $31,140

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,690
    Security Guards $30,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $41,180
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $15,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hattiesburg, MS is $15.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 44.6% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,070 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.