Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oklahoma | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,710 | $62,011 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.90 | $29.81 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $56,617.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Oklahoma is $49,710, or about $23.90 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Oklahoma is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Oklahoma typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,150 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $49,710, Oklahoma offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.