Firefighters Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Firefighters in Kansas earn a median salary of $42,185 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -29.1% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 8,430 firefighters are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $29,580 to $58,960 depending on location.
$42,185
Avg median salary in Kansas
$58,960
Highest paying metro
$29,580
Lowest paying metro
8,430
Employed in Kansas
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Firefighters salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,960 | $44,060 | $64,930 | 3,230 |
| Manhattan, KS | $50,650 | $42,110 | $55,560 | 140 |
| Topeka, KS | $45,970 | $35,100 | $56,520 | 270 |
| Lawrence, KS | $43,540 | $42,370 | $69,940 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $42,100 | $32,610 | $54,830 | 2,280 |
| Kansas | $41,600 | $35,320 | $54,670 | 1,170 |
| Wichita, KS | $39,770 | $39,310 | $49,080 | 770 |
| North Arkansas | $39,050 | $29,430 | $47,730 | 100 |
| West Arkansas | $37,120 | $29,330 | $38,210 | 80 |
| South Arkansas | $35,700 | $29,280 | $50,350 | 180 |
| East Arkansas | $29,580 | $27,960 | $36,210 | 140 |