How much does a firefighter make in Louisiana?
$33,120a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Louisiana. That is $15.92 an hour or $2,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.92
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,510Median: $33,120Highest 10%: $56,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,510 | $10.82 | |
| 25th | $27,510 | $13.23 | |
| Median | $33,120 | $15.92 | |
| 75th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $56,670 | $27.25 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Alexandria, LA | $38,010 |
| Shreveport, LA | $37,620 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,250 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,260 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29,550 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,500 |
| Houma, LA | $28,360 |
| Hammond, LA | $28,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $22,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 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 Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.92 ($33,120 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $33,120 against $59,280 nationally, 44% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for firefighter pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays firefighters the most?
Alexandria, LA, with a median of $38,010 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.