Firefighters Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $44,000 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $27,870
90th percentile $58,120
Employed locally 480
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,870
    25th
    $35,020
    50th (median)
    $44,000
    75th
    $48,370
    90th
    $58,120

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Modesto, CA $84,200
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $82,000
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $73,000
    Montana $64,020

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,600
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,490
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Springfield, MO is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.16 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Springfield, MO is 26.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,870 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,020.