How much does a firefighter make in Jackson?
$34,970a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $16.81 an hour or $2,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.81
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among cities
- 329 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,410Median: $34,970Highest 10%: $45,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,410 | $12.70 | |
| 25th | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| Median | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 75th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 90th | $45,770 | $22.00 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Gulfport, MS | $41,760 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,830 |
Related jobs in Jackson
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $16.81 ($34,970 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $34,970 against $59,280 nationally, 41% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $35,880, so Jackson pays 3% less.
Where does Jackson rank for firefighter pay?
329 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,770 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.