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How much does a firefighter make in Jefferson City?

$47,030a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Jefferson City, MO metro area. That is $22.61 an hour or $3,919 a month.

Hourly
$22.61
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
228 of 347
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,030Median: $47,030Highest 10%: $56,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,030$17.80
25th$43,600$20.96
Median$47,030$22.61
75th$56,410$27.12
90th$56,410$27.12

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

St. Louis, MO$68,970
Kansas City, MO$60,770
Springfield, MO$44,990
Joplin, MO$38,850
St. Joseph, MO$38,220
Firefighter salary in Missouri Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Jefferson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$102,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$63,770
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$56,870
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$50,710
Security Guard$44,430
Correctional Officer and Jailer$42,620
Salaries for every job in Jefferson City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Jefferson City?

The median hourly pay in the Jefferson City, MO metro area is $22.61 ($47,030 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Jefferson City than the national average?

No: $47,030 against $59,280 nationally, 21% less.

How does Jefferson City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $49,080, so Jefferson City pays 4% less.

Where does Jefferson City rank for firefighter pay?

228 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Jefferson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,410 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.