Firefighters Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $59,880 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $33,540
90th percentile $94,970
Employed locally 2,790
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,540
    25th
    $41,900
    50th (median)
    $59,880
    75th
    $74,320
    90th
    $94,970

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 77% Median Firefighters salary is 23% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,910
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,020
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,820
    School Bus Monitors $34,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in St. Louis, MO-IL is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 0.6% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,540 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,900.