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.

Louisiana
$36,610
U.S. average
$63,630

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 areaMedianMeanEmployment
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do firefighters make in Louisiana?

The median firefighters salary in Louisiana is $33,120 per year (mean $36,610), and about 80% earn between $22,510 and $56,670.

How much do firefighters make per hour in Louisiana?

Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $36,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Louisiana a high-paying state for firefighters?

Louisiana ranks #50 of 50 states for firefighters pay. Its mean salary of $36,610 is about 42.5% below the U.S. average of $63,630.

Which metro areas in Louisiana pay firefighters the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana for firefighters are Alexandria, LA ($38,010), Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($37,620), New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($37,250), by median annual wage.

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