Firefighters Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Firefighters in Missouri earn a median salary of $43,165 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.5% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 8,290 firefighters are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $34,320 to $59,880 depending on location.
$43,165
Avg median salary in Missouri
$59,880
Highest paying metro
$34,320
Lowest paying metro
8,290
Employed in Missouri
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Firefighters salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,880 | $41,900 | $74,320 | 2,790 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $58,960 | $44,060 | $64,930 | 3,230 |
| Southwest Missouri | $47,710 | $35,520 | $59,920 | 230 |
| Springfield, MO | $44,000 | $35,020 | $48,370 | 480 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $43,350 | $35,130 | $50,110 | 150 |
| Central Missouri | $39,810 | $30,940 | $55,560 | 380 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,880 | $33,140 | $47,420 | 190 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $36,830 | $28,490 | $44,370 | 150 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,690 | $34,070 | $39,280 | 170 |
| North Missouri | $36,380 | $25,580 | $55,930 | 260 |
| Southeast Missouri | $34,320 | $29,160 | $47,180 | 260 |