Firefighters Salary in Mississippi
Firefighters in Mississippi earn a median of $35,880 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,850; the top 10% earn over $51,310. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$25,170 median in Mississippi
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$31,720 median in Mississippi
- Aircraft Service Attendants$36,710 median in Mississippi
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$104,220 median in Mississippi
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$74,730 median in Mississippi
Firefighters pay in Mississippi
How much do firefighters make in Mississippi?
The median is $35,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,850 and the top 10% earn over $51,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 50 (−39% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.