How much does a firefighter make in Arkansas?
$39,690a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Arkansas. That is $19.08 an hour or $3,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.08
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,680Median: $39,690Highest 10%: $60,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $39,690 | $19.08 | |
| 75th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 90th | $60,860 | $29.26 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,940 |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,110 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,570 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $35,990 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $34,630 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $31,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
| 43. New Mexico | $41,590 |
| 44. Arkansas | $39,690 |
| 45. Minnesota | $38,110 |
| 46. North Carolina | $37,940 |
| 47. West Virginia | $37,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $19.08 ($39,690 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $39,690 against $59,280 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for firefighter pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays firefighters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $62,910 a year.
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.