How much does a firefighter make in Lexington?
$36,490a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 316 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,460Median: $36,490Highest 10%: $58,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 25th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 90th | $58,170 | $27.97 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| Clarksville, TN | $54,950 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,160 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,060 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,240 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $34,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $17.54 ($36,490 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $36,490 against $59,280 nationally, 38% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $37,150, so Lexington pays 2% less.
Where does Lexington rank for firefighter pay?
316 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,170 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.