How much does a Firefighters make per hour in South Arkansas?

Firefighters Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,700 -40% vs national

Median hourly $17.16

10th percentile $27,960

90th percentile $63,340

Employed locally 180

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

South Arkansas

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$27,960

25th

$29,280

50th (median)

$35,700

75th

$50,350

90th

$63,340

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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 South Arkansas

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$40,330
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$41,670
Security Guards	$36,750
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$45,000
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$50,060
School Bus Monitors	$28,090

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in South Arkansas?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in South Arkansas is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

Is South Arkansas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in South Arkansas is 40% 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 South Arkansas?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.