verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Firefighter Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$45,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.07/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
3,360
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,961 #34 of 50

Firefighter pay in Kansas, explained

Firefighters in Kansas earn a median of $45,900 per year ($22.07 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $32,810, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $76,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $45,900 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $45,900 is worth about $50,961 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #34 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$32,810
$15.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,900
$22.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,110
$36.59/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $45,900 $50,961
Colorado $74,170 $71,973 −$28,270
Nebraska $61,040 $67,745 −$15,140
Oklahoma $49,710 $56,590 −$3,810
Missouri $49,080 $54,043 −$3,180

Firefighter in Kansas: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Kansas?

Firefighters in Kansas earn a median of $45,900 per year ($22.07 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Kansas pay firefighters well?

At $45,900, Kansas pays 23% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 3,360 work in the state.

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