Firefighters Salary in Arkansas

Firefighters in Arkansas earn the most in Little Rock (average $49,840 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($32,210), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the firefighters average at $43,380 and the median at $39,690 for 2,480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Firefighters average salary by city in Arkansas

Little Rock$49,840
Fayetteville$42,530
Jonesboro$39,420
Fort Smith$38,840
Hot Springs$32,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Little Rock	$49,840	$48,110	$37,570	$40,869	89
Fayetteville	$42,530	$38,570	$34,430	$35,267	91
Jonesboro	$39,420	$34,630	$34,630	$32,883	86
Fort Smith	$38,840	$35,990	$32,720	$32,438	86
Hot Springs	$32,210	$31,440	$27,410	$27,357	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Firefighters salary in other states

Firefighters salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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