Firefighters Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #50 of 50 · LA
42.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,610 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $33,120
Employment 5,230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,510P25 $27,510 Median $33,120P75 $44,770P90 $56,670
About 80% of firefighterss in Louisiana earn between $22,510 and $56,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Louisiana is $36,610, about 42.5% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $38,010 | $44,860 | 290 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $37,620 | $37,290 | 700 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,250 | $41,920 | 1,110 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,260 | $35,410 | 1,060 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,100 | $32,850 | 220 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,550 | $39,000 | 240 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $29,500 | $36,320 | 390 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $28,860 | $35,290 | 200 |