Firefighters Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $36,690 -38.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $44,320
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $34,070
    50th (median)
    $36,690
    75th
    $39,280
    90th
    $44,320

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Modesto, CA $84,200
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $82,000
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $73,000
    Montana $64,020

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,990
    Security Guards $42,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $49,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Jefferson City, MO is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Jefferson City, MO is 38.4% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,070.