Firefighters Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $32,520 -45.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.64
10th percentile $27,770
90th percentile $41,810
Employed locally 90
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,770
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $32,520
    75th
    $41,810
    90th
    $41,810

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 59% Median Firefighters salary is 41% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,600
    Security Guards$34,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$58,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$51,810
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$33,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hot Springs, AR is $15.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.09 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hot Springs, AR is 45.4% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,770 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.