How much does a firefighter make in Kentucky?
$37,150a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Kentucky. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.86
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,870Median: $37,150Highest 10%: $60,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,870 | $13.40 | |
| 25th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| Median | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| 75th | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $60,720 | $29.19 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| Clarksville, TN | $54,950 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,160 |
| Lexington, KY | $36,490 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,060 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,240 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 45. Minnesota | $38,110 |
| 46. North Carolina | $37,940 |
| 47. West Virginia | $37,350 |
| 48. Kentucky | $37,150 |
| 49. Mississippi | $35,880 |
| 50. Louisiana | $33,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.86 ($37,150 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,150 against $59,280 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for firefighter pay?
Kentucky ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays firefighters the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $58,570 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.