Firefighters Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $39,770 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $49,720
Employed locally 770
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $39,310
    50th (median)
    $39,770
    75th
    $49,080
    90th
    $49,720

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 58% Median Firefighters salary is 42% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,090
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,280
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,960
    Jacksonville, FL $52,770
    Manhattan, KS $50,650
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Wichita, KS is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.87 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Wichita, KS is 33.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,310.