How much does a firefighter make in Missouri?
$49,080a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Missouri. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,140Median: $49,080Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $68,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $60,770 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,030 |
| Springfield, MO | $44,990 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,850 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $23.60 ($49,080 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $49,080 against $59,280 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Missouri rank for firefighter pay?
Missouri ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays firefighters the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $68,970 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.