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How much does a firefighter make in Oklahoma City?

$61,460a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $29.55 an hour or $5,122 a month.

Hourly
$29.55
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
114 of 347
Jobs in the area
1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $61,460Highest 10%: $79,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,530$17.08
25th$47,200$22.69
Median$61,460$29.55
75th$72,200$34.71
90th$79,810$38.37

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Tulsa, OK$47,600
Lawton, OK$36,500
Fort Smith, AR$35,990
Firefighter salary in Oklahoma Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Oklahoma City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$100,200
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,070
Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,720
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,270
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$60,030
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,360
Animal Control Worker$43,080
Bailiff$42,000
Private Detective and Investigator$37,840
Salaries for every job in Oklahoma City, OK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Oklahoma City?

The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $29.55 ($61,460 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?

Yes: $61,460 against $59,280 nationally, 4% more.

How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $49,710, so Oklahoma City pays 24% more.

Where does Oklahoma City rank for firefighter pay?

114 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Oklahoma City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,810 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.