Firefighters Salary in Oklahoma

Ranked #32 of 50 · OK

17.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,280 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,710
Employment 4,150

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $31,620P25 $38,220 Median $49,710P75 $62,410P90 $77,560

About 80% of firefighterss in Oklahoma earn between $31,620 and $77,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Oklahoma
$52,280
U.S. average
$63,630

The mean firefighters salary in Oklahoma is $52,280, about 17.8% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Oklahoma

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Oklahoma City, OK $61,460 $58,460 1,590
Tulsa, OK $47,600 $52,190 960
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,340 $49,250 660
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $43,250 $44,740 260
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,070 $42,890 220
Lawton, OK $36,500 $44,650 160
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,490 $40,920 190

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do firefighters make in Oklahoma?

The median firefighters salary in Oklahoma is $49,710 per year (mean $52,280), and about 80% earn between $31,620 and $77,560.

How much do firefighters make per hour in Oklahoma?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Oklahoma a high-paying state for firefighters?

Oklahoma ranks #32 of 50 states for firefighters pay. Its mean salary of $52,280 is about 17.8% below the U.S. average of $63,630.

Which metro areas in Oklahoma pay firefighters the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma for firefighters are Oklahoma City, OK ($61,460), Tulsa, OK ($47,600), Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area ($44,340), by median annual wage.

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