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Firefighters Salary in Arkansas

Firefighters in Arkansas earn a median of $39,690 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$39,690
vs. U.S. median
−33% ($59,280)
Rank among states
44 of 50
Jobs in the state
2,480

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,680; the top 10% earn over $60,860. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.

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Firefighters pay in Arkansas

How much do firefighters make in Arkansas?

The median is $39,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,680 and the top 10% earn over $60,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for firefighters?

On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−33% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses