How much does a firefighter make in St. Louis?
$68,970a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $33.16 an hour or $5,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.16
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,220Median: $68,970Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| 25th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $68,970 | $33.16 | |
| 75th | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.04 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,770 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,030 |
| Springfield, MO | $44,990 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,850 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $38,220 |
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How much does a firefighter make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $33.16 ($68,970 a year).
Do firefighters make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $68,970 against $59,280 nationally, 16% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,080, so St. Louis pays 41% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for firefighter pay?
72 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,000 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.