How much does a firefighter make in Hattiesburg?
$30,830a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area. That is $14.82 an hour or $2,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.82
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among cities
- 341 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,360Median: $30,830Highest 10%: $37,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| 25th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| Median | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 75th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 90th | $37,980 | $18.26 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Gulfport, MS | $41,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $34,970 |
Related jobs in Hattiesburg
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Salaries for every job in Hattiesburg, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Hattiesburg?
The median hourly pay in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area is $14.82 ($30,830 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Hattiesburg than the national average?
No: $30,830 against $59,280 nationally, 48% less.
How does Hattiesburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $35,880, so Hattiesburg pays 14% less.
Where does Hattiesburg rank for firefighter pay?
341 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,980 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.