Firefighters Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,720 -51.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.81
10th percentile $21,880
90th percentile $45,170
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,880
    25th
    $24,360
    50th (median)
    $28,720
    75th
    $36,370
    90th
    $45,170

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $41,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $39,090
    Security Guards $31,010
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $53,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $47,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Louisiana is $13.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.56 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Louisiana is 51.8% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $21,880 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,360.