Firefighters pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for firefighters is $22.07 an hour ($45,900 a year). About 3,360 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). Kansas ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.77 | $32,810 |
| 25% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.07 | $45,900 |
| 75% of workers | $27.86 | $57,950 |
| 90% of workers | $36.59 | $76,110 |
Firefighters pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $57,570 | 220 |
| Manhattan | $53,290 | 120 |
| Lawrence | $51,930 | 70 |
| Wichita | $41,900 | 790 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,220 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $78,880 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $86,300 |
| Paramedics | $51,020 |
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