Firefighters Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $44,240 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $57,810
Employed locally 430
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $44,240
    75th
    $55,030
    90th
    $57,810

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,590
    Security Guards $38,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southeast Oklahoma is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 25.7% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.