Firefighters Salary in Manhattan, KS

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

Median annual salary $50,650 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $42,110
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $65,150

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 79% Median Firefighters salary is 21% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270
    Jackson, MI $48,170

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,350
    Security Guards $33,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $69,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $72,360
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Manhattan?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Manhattan, KS is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.92 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Manhattan, KS is 14.9% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,110.