How much does a firefighter make in Lawrence?
$51,930a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Lawrence, KS metro area. That is $24.97 an hour or $4,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.97
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 179 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,110Median: $51,930Highest 10%: $70,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 25th | $38,910 | $18.71 | |
| Median | $51,930 | $24.97 | |
| 75th | $63,720 | $30.63 | |
| 90th | $70,700 | $33.99 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,770 |
| Topeka, KS | $57,570 |
| Manhattan, KS | $53,290 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,900 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,850 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,220 |
Related jobs in Lawrence
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Salaries for every job in Lawrence, KSFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Lawrence?
The median hourly pay in the Lawrence, KS metro area is $24.97 ($51,930 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Lawrence than the national average?
No: $51,930 against $59,280 nationally, 12% less.
How does Lawrence compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $45,900, so Lawrence pays 13% more.
Where does Lawrence rank for firefighter pay?
179 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,700 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.