Firefighters Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Firefighters in Louisiana earn a median salary of $32,920 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -44.7% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 4,680 firefighters are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $24,960 to $42,290 depending on location.
$32,920
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$42,290
Highest paying metro
$24,960
Lowest paying metro
4,680
Employed in Louisiana
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Firefighters salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $42,290 | $35,300 | $65,580 | 270 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,070 | $28,810 | $50,370 | 200 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,060 | $28,920 | $45,770 | 670 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,060 | $29,860 | $41,950 | 170 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $35,350 | $32,030 | $42,170 | 960 |
| New Orleans, LA | $33,870 | $24,920 | $47,170 | 850 |
| Slidell, LA | $33,870 | $27,490 | $45,870 | 400 |
| Houma, LA | $33,190 | $26,320 | $42,590 | 120 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $28,720 | $24,360 | $36,370 | 170 |
| Central Louisiana | $28,540 | $23,330 | $35,230 | 210 |
| Monroe, LA | $27,540 | $21,810 | $35,070 | 260 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $27,440 | $25,760 | $30,650 | 250 |
| Hammond, LA | $24,960 | $24,570 | $32,820 | 150 |