How much does a firefighter make in Jonesboro?
$34,630a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $16.65 an hour or $2,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.65
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 330 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,680Median: $34,630Highest 10%: $57,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 75th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 90th | $57,000 | $27.40 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,940 |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,110 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,570 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $35,990 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $31,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Jonesboro, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $16.65 ($34,630 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $34,630 against $59,280 nationally, 42% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $39,690, so Jonesboro pays 13% less.
Where does Jonesboro rank for firefighter pay?
330 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,000 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.