Firefighters Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Firefighters in Mississippi earn a median salary of $35,870 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -39.7% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 2,470 firefighters are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $31,140 to $42,580 depending on location.
$35,870
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$42,580
Highest paying metro
$31,140
Lowest paying metro
2,470
Employed in Mississippi
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Firefighters salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $42,580 | $36,800 | $51,820 | 700 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $39,350 | $29,710 | $54,030 | 350 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $36,980 | $34,530 | $47,040 | 120 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $36,450 | $28,020 | $45,140 | 400 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $32,990 | $29,210 | $35,780 | 180 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $31,600 | $25,730 | $42,330 | 210 |
| Jackson, MS | $31,140 | $29,790 | $37,520 | 510 |