Firefighters Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $48,680 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $28,770
90th percentile $70,300
Employed locally 770
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,770
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $60,830
    90th
    $70,300

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 75% Median Firefighters salary is 25% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Little Rock, AR is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.40 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,770 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.