Firefighters Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,440 -53.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.19
10th percentile $23,320
90th percentile $42,640
Employed locally 250
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,320
    25th
    $25,760
    50th (median)
    $27,440
    75th
    $30,650
    90th
    $42,640

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,810
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $39,680
    Security Guards $31,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $57,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $47,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Louisiana is $13.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Louisiana is 53.9% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $23,320 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,760.