Firefighters Salary in Mississippi

Firefighters in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $42,290 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($33,080), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the firefighters average at $37,230 and the median at $35,880 for 2,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Firefighters average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$42,290
Jackson$35,350
Hattiesburg$33,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$42,290	$41,760	$36,800	$35,200	90
Jackson	$35,350	$34,970	$29,460	$29,902	89
Hattiesburg	$33,080	$30,830	$29,360	$28,169	88

*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 Mississippi

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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