Firefighters Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $33,720 -43.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.21
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $58,300
Employed locally 40
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $33,720
    75th
    $43,960
    90th
    $58,300

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 61% Median Firefighters salary is 39% 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 Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,690
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,350
    School Bus Monitors $29,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Jonesboro?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Jonesboro, AR is $16.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.41 or more per hour.

    Is Jonesboro above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Jonesboro, AR is 43.4% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.