How much does a firefighter make in Oklahoma?
$49,710a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Oklahoma. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,620Median: $49,710Highest 10%: $77,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,620 | $15.20 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $77,560 | $37.29 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,460 |
| Tulsa, OK | $47,600 |
| Lawton, OK | $36,500 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $35,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 26. Iowa | $55,810 |
| 27. North Dakota | $55,080 |
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $23.90 ($49,710 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $49,710 against $59,280 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for firefighter pay?
Oklahoma ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays firefighters the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $61,460 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.