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

Firefighter Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$33,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$15.92/hr
▼ 44% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
5,230
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$37,548 #50 of 50

Firefighter pay in Louisiana, explained

Firefighters in Louisiana earn a median of $33,120 per year ($15.92 per hour), which is 44% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $22,510, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $56,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $33,120 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $33,120 is worth about $37,548 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #50 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$22,510
$10.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$33,120
$15.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,670
$27.25/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $33,120 $37,548
Texas $60,180 $62,005 −$27,060
Arkansas $39,690 $45,654 −$6,570
Mississippi $35,880 $41,264 −$2,760

Firefighter in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Louisiana?

Firefighters in Louisiana earn a median of $33,120 per year ($15.92 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay firefighters well?

At $33,120, Louisiana pays 44% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 5,230 work in the state.

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