Firefighters Salary in South Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $26,290 -55.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.64
10th percentile $23,030
90th percentile $58,740
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,030
    25th
    $24,540
    50th (median)
    $26,290
    75th
    $35,720
    90th
    $58,740

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,140
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $43,130
    Bailiffs $33,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in South Central Kentucky is $12.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.87 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in South Central Kentucky is 55.8% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $23,030 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,540.