How much does a firefighter make in Alexandria?
$38,010a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $18.27 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.27
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 300 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,100Median: $38,010Highest 10%: $81,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,100 | $10.63 | |
| 25th | $25,690 | $12.35 | |
| Median | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 75th | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| 90th | $81,340 | $39.11 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Shreveport, LA | $37,620 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,250 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,260 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,550 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,500 |
| Houma, LA | $28,360 |
| Hammond, LA | $28,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $22,800 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Alexandria, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $18.27 ($38,010 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $38,010 against $59,280 nationally, 36% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,120, so Alexandria pays 15% more.
Where does Alexandria rank for firefighter pay?
300 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.