Firefighters Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$35,880

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.25

per hour

Employment

2,920

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-39.5%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, Mississippi pays 39.5% LESS for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$42,311

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$26,850

25th

$29,430

Median

$35,880

75th

$44,060

90th

$51,310

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).