Firefighters Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,320 -42.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $58,080
Employed locally 260
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $47,180
    90th
    $58,080

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,850
    Security Guards $41,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,300
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southeast Missouri is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southeast Missouri is 42.3% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.