Firefighter Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median firefighter in the Louisville area earns $45,160 a year ($21.71 an hour), 24% below the U.S. median ($59,280) and 22% above the Kentucky median ($37,150). Half of the 1,640 firefighters there earn between $37,120 and $56,560.
Median $45,160
10th: $35,70090th: $65,720
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,700 | $27,870 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $37,120 | $33,390 | $44,490 |
| Median | $45,160 | $37,150 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $56,560 | $48,120 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $65,720 | $60,720 | $101,040 |
| Average | $47,520 | $42,100 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 1,640 | 5,150 | 345,990 |
Louisville, KY ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
- Portland, OR: $85,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.