Firefighters pay in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City (OK), the median pay for firefighters is $29.55 an hour ($61,460 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). It is 24% higher than the Oklahoma median ($49,710).
Pay range for firefighters in Oklahoma City (OK)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.08 | $35,530 |
| 25% of workers | $22.69 | $47,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.55 | $61,460 |
| 75% of workers | $34.71 | $72,200 |
| 90% of workers | $38.37 | $79,810 |
Firefighters pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City (this page) | $61,460 | 1,590 |
| Tulsa | $47,600 | 960 |
| Lawton | $36,500 | 160 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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