How much does a firefighter make in Mississippi?
$35,880a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Mississippi. That is $17.25 an hour or $2,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.25
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,850Median: $35,880Highest 10%: $51,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,850 | $12.91 | |
| 25th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| Median | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 75th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| 90th | $51,310 | $24.67 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Gulfport, MS | $41,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $34,970 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.25 ($35,880 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $35,880 against $59,280 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for firefighter pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays firefighters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $62,910 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.