Firefighters Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,600 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $27,390
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 1,170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,390
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $58,240

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,870
    Security Guards$36,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Kansas is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Kansas is 30.1% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,390 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.