Firefighters Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $31,140 -47.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.97
10th percentile $26,410
90th percentile $43,540
Employed locally 510
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,410
    25th
    $29,790
    50th (median)
    $31,140
    75th
    $37,520
    90th
    $43,540

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 51% Median Firefighters salary is 49% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $32,990

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,990
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Jackson, MS is $14.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Jackson, MS is 47.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $26,410 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,790.