Firefighters Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $43,540 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $69,940
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $43,540
    75th
    $69,940
    90th
    $69,940

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 63% Median Firefighters salary is 37% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,090
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,280
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,960
    Jacksonville, FL $52,770
    Manhattan, KS $50,650
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,090
    Security Guards$34,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lawrence, KS is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lawrence, KS is 26.9% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.