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

Firefighter Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$49,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.90/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
4,150
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,590 #28 of 50

Firefighter pay in Oklahoma, explained

Firefighters in Oklahoma earn a median of $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $31,620, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $77,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $49,710 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $49,710 is worth about $56,590 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #28 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,620
$15.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,710
$23.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,560
$37.29/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $49,710 $56,590
Colorado $74,170 $71,973 −$24,460
Texas $60,180 $62,005 −$10,470
Missouri $49,080 $54,043 +$630
Kansas $45,900 $50,961 +$3,810
New Mexico $41,590 $45,103 +$8,120
Arkansas $39,690 $45,654 +$10,020

Firefighter in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Oklahoma?

Firefighters in Oklahoma earn a median of $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay firefighters well?

At $49,710, Oklahoma pays 16% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 4,150 work in the state.

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