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SOC 33-2011 · Kansas

Firefighters Salary in Kansas

Firefighters in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $54,800 a year) and the least in Wichita ($43,770), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the firefighters average at $49,110 and the median at $45,900 for 3,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

$55Khighest: Topeka

$44Klowest: Wichita

1,200jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Firefighters average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$54,800
Lawrence$52,370
Manhattan$51,260
Wichita$43,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$54,800	$57,570	$41,240	$43,954	89
Lawrence	$52,370	$51,930	$38,910	$42,137	90
Manhattan	$51,260	$53,290	$45,700	$41,307	90
Wichita	$43,770	$41,900	$39,250	$35,707	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Firefighters salary in other states

Firefighters salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

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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