Firefighters Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $36,920 -38% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $30,530
90th percentile $58,860
Employed locally 930
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,530
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $47,070
    90th
    $58,860

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 52% Median Firefighters salary is 48% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,130
    Sandusky, OH $48,480
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $46,200
    Rocky Mount, NC $44,650
    Paducah, KY-IL $41,180

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,370
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $90,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,950
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lexington, KY is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.97 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lexington, KY is 38% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,530 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.