Firefighters Salary in Missouri
Ranked #29 of 50 · MO
13.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,240 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $49,080
Employment 6,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,140P25 $37,340 Median $49,080P75 $64,170P90 $79,360
About 80% of firefighterss in Missouri earn between $31,140 and $79,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Missouri is $55,240, about 13.2% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $68,970 | $67,280 | 2,680 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60,770 | $59,560 | 3,000 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,030 | $48,640 | 140 |
| Springfield, MO | $44,990 | $44,880 | 370 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $38,850 | $43,180 | 150 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $38,220 | $43,330 | 130 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,140 | $44,960 | 220 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $34,270 | $37,490 | 340 |