Firefighters pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for firefighters is $19.08 an hour ($39,690 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). Arkansas ranks 44th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.79 | $28,680 |
| 25% of workers | $16.13 | $33,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.08 | $39,690 |
| 75% of workers | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| 90% of workers | $29.26 | $60,860 |
Firefighters pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $48,110 | 760 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $38,570 | 660 |
| Fort Smith | $35,990 | 150 |
| Jonesboro | $34,630 | 50 |
| Hot Springs | $31,440 | 90 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paramedics | $50,310 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $61,890 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $73,130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,000 |
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