Firefighters Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $47,710 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $76,320
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $59,920
    90th
    $76,320

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,170
    Security Guards $36,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $54,710
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $33,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,390
    School Bus Monitors $32,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Missouri is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Missouri is 19.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.