Firefighters Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $38,060 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $27,750
90th percentile $47,680
Employed locally 670
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,750
    25th
    $28,920
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $45,770
    90th
    $47,680

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 70% Median Firefighters salary is 30% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,180
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $82,000

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,840
    Security Guards$30,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Shreveport, LA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Shreveport, LA is 36.1% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,750 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,920.