Firefighters Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,350 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $26,520
90th percentile $58,820
Employed locally 350
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,520
    25th
    $29,710
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $54,030
    90th
    $58,820

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,610
    Security Guards $29,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $54,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $48,830
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $51,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lower East Mississippi is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.47 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lower East Mississippi is 33.9% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $26,520 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,710.