Firefighters Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,740 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $23,880
90th percentile $64,020
Employed locally 250
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,880
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $43,740
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $64,020

    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 Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $45,880
    Security Guards $31,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $20,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $32,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwest Oklahoma is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.65 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Oklahoma above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 26.5% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $23,880 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.