How much does a firefighter make in Fayetteville?
$38,570a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $18.54 an hour or $3,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.54
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 296 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,660Median: $38,570Highest 10%: $63,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $63,840 | $30.69 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,940 |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,110 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $35,990 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $34,630 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $31,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $18.54 ($38,570 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $38,570 against $59,280 nationally, 35% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $39,690, so Fayetteville pays 3% less.
Where does Fayetteville rank for firefighter pay?
296 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,840 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.