How much does a firefighter make in Springfield?
$44,990a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,670Median: $44,990Highest 10%: $56,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,670 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Median | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 90th | $56,490 | $27.16 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| St. Louis, MO | $68,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $60,770 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,030 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,850 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,220 |
Related jobs in Springfield
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $21.63 ($44,990 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $44,990 against $59,280 nationally, 24% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,080, so Springfield pays 8% less.
Where does Springfield rank for firefighter pay?
260 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,490 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.