Firefighters Salary in Kansas
Ranked #40 of 50 · KS
22.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,110 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $45,900
Employment 3,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,810P25 $37,440 Median $45,900P75 $57,950P90 $76,110
About 80% of firefighterss in Kansas earn between $32,810 and $76,110. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Kansas is $49,110, about 22.8% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $57,570 | $54,800 | 220 |
| Manhattan, KS | $53,290 | $51,260 | 120 |
| Lawrence, KS | $51,930 | $52,370 | 70 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,900 | $43,770 | 790 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,810 | $40,530 | 1,110 |