Firefighters Salary in North Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,380 -38.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $88,280
Employed locally 260
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,580
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $55,930
    90th
    $88,280

    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 North Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,850
    Security Guards $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $58,260
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in North Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in North Missouri is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is North Missouri above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in North Missouri is 38.9% 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 North Missouri?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in North Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,580.