SOC 33-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Firefighters — Kansas
Kansas · 4 metro areas compared
In Kansas the median wage is $45,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kansas the median wage is $45,900. That is 22.6% lower than the national median of $59,280. Pay ranges from under $32,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,440 to $57,950.
Employment stands at 3,360, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Kansas ranks number 41st out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Topeka records the highest median at $57,570. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 469th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | −44.7% |
| 25th | $37,440 | −36.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,900 | −22.6% |
| 75th | $57,950 | −2.2% |
| 90th | $76,110 | +28.4% |
| Mean | $49,110 | −17.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,900 goes as far as $50,943 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,943US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,900 a year, 22.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,810 to $76,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Topeka, at $57,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Firefighters in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $45,900, or $22.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,280, so pay in Kansas is 22.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $76,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Topeka, at $57,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,360 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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