Firefighters Salary in West Delta Mississippi

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

Median annual salary $31,600 -46.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.19
10th percentile $21,340
90th percentile $60,540
Employed locally 210
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,340
    25th
    $25,730
    50th (median)
    $31,600
    75th
    $42,330
    90th
    $60,540

    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 Delta Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$36,710
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$43,490
    Security Guards$28,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$53,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$49,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$52,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in West Delta Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West Delta Mississippi is $15.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

    Is West Delta Mississippi above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in West Delta Mississippi is 46.9% 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 West Delta Mississippi?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $21,340 per year in West Delta Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,730.