Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $35,880 | $62,011 | -42% |
| Median hourly wage | $17.25 | $29.81 | -42% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $41,241.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Mississippi is $35,880, or about $17.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Mississippi is -42% below the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,920 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $35,880, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.