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Firefighter salary in Oklahoma

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$49,710median pay per year in Oklahoma, or $23.90 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $31,620lowest 10% earn less
  2. $38,22025th percentile
  3. $49,710median
  4. $62,41075th percentile
  5. $77,560top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $59,280[3]

The median pay for firefighters in Oklahoma was $49,710 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $9,570 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OK
4,150[4]
Rank by median pay
29 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−16.1%[6]

How much do firefighters make in Oklahoma?

Half of firefighters in Oklahoma earned more than $49,710 a year, and half earned less[1]. That is $23.90 an hour[1]. The mean was a little higher, at $52,280 a year[7]. The median across all jobs in the state was $45,600[8], so firefighters earned $4,110 more[9].

Across the US, the median for firefighters was $59,280[3]. Oklahoma was 16.1% lower[6] and ranked 29th among the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $31,620, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $77,560[2]. The middle half fell between $38,220 and $62,410[2].

Oklahoma City, OK had the highest metro median at $61,460[10]. Tulsa was at $47,600[11] and Lawton at $36,500[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Oklahoma vs US pay

Pay for firefighters in Oklahoma next to the national figures[1][3].

OKUS
Median per year$49,710[1]$59,280[3]
Median per hour$23.90[1]$28.50[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$31,620[2]$34,910[13]
Top 10% earn more than$77,560[2]$101,040[13]
Jobs4,150[4]345,990[3]

Pay by metro area in Oklahoma

Metro areas in Oklahoma with the most jobs for firefighters, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Oklahoma City, OK[11]$61,4601,590
Tulsa, OK$47,600960
Lawton, OK$36,500160
Fort Smith, AR-OK$35,990150

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for firefighters in the states that border Oklahoma, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Colorado[14]$74,1706,510
Texas$60,18028,170
Missouri$49,0806,580
Kansas$45,9003,360
New Mexico$41,5902,420
Arkansas$39,6902,480

Median pay for firefighters in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for firefighters are projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make in Oklahoma?
The median was $49,710 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $52,280[7].
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median was $23.90 an hour[1]. The 25th percentile was $18.38 an hour and the 75th was $30.00[17].
Which city in Oklahoma pays firefighters the most?
Oklahoma City, OK had the highest median among metro areas with a published figure, at $61,460 a year[10]. Tulsa was at $47,600[11].
Is Oklahoma a good state for firefighters?
Oklahoma ranked 29th of 49 states and DC for median pay[5]. Its median was 16.1% lower than the US median[6]. Texas was at $60,180 and Kansas at $45,900[14].
What do you need to become a firefighter in Oklahoma?
This is a US figure, not an Oklahoma one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and long-term on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Firefighters in Oklahoma was $49,710 per year and $23.90 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Firefighters in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $31,620, 25th percentile $38,220, 75th percentile $62,410, 90th percentile $77,560. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Firefighters in the US as a whole was $59,280 per year and $28.50 per hour, with about 345,990 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 4,150 people worked as Firefighters in Oklahoma (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oklahoma had the 29th highest median annual wage for Firefighters out of the 49 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Firefighters in Oklahoma ($49,710) was $9,570 (16.1%) lower than the US median ($59,280). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Firefighters in Oklahoma was $52,280 per year and $25.14 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oklahoma was $45,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Firefighters in Oklahoma was $4,110 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 4 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median for Firefighters, Oklahoma City, OK had the highest median annual wage, $61,460. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Firefighters in the US: 10th percentile $34,910, 25th percentile $44,490, 75th percentile $77,250, 90th percentile $101,040. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Firefighters in states that border Oklahoma (highest first): Colorado $74,170; Texas $60,180; Missouri $49,080; Kansas $45,900; New Mexico $41,590; Arkansas $39,690. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Firefighters is projected to grow 3.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 26,800 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Firefighters: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Firefighters in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $15.20, 25th percentile $18.38, 75th percentile $30.00, 90th percentile $37.29. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Oklahoma. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.