Firefighters Salary in West Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,120 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $25,520
90th percentile $46,240
Employed locally 80
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,520
    25th
    $29,330
    50th (median)
    $37,120
    75th
    $38,210
    90th
    $46,240

    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 West Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$42,290
    Security Guards$36,970
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$34,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$57,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$45,420
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$42,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in West Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West Arkansas is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.00 or more per hour.

    Is West Arkansas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in West Arkansas is 37.6% 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 West Arkansas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,520 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,330.