How much does a firefighter make in Monroe?
$22,800a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $10.96 an hour or $1,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.96
- Vs. national median
- -62%
- Rank among cities
- 347 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,380Median: $22,800Highest 10%: $35,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,380 | $10.28 | |
| 25th | $21,380 | $10.28 | |
| Median | $22,800 | $10.96 | |
| 75th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 90th | $35,180 | $16.91 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Monroe
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $10.96 ($22,800 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $22,800 against $59,280 nationally, 62% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,120, so Monroe pays 31% less.
Where does Monroe rank for firefighter pay?
347 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,180 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.