How much does a firefighter make in Kansas?
$45,900a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Kansas. That is $22.07 an hour or $3,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.07
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $45,900Highest 10%: $76,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 75th | $57,950 | $27.86 | |
| 90th | $76,110 | $36.59 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,770 |
| Topeka, KS | $57,570 |
| Manhattan, KS | $53,290 |
| Lawrence, KS | $51,930 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,900 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,850 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
| 43. New Mexico | $41,590 |
| 44. Arkansas | $39,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $22.07 ($45,900 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $45,900 against $59,280 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Kansas rank for firefighter pay?
Kansas ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Kansas pays firefighters the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $60,770 a year.
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.