Firefighter Salary in New Orleans, LA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$52,061
Hourly Rate
$25.03
/hour
Jobs in Area
311
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in New Orleans, LA
Annual Salary Range
$34k
10th percentile
$42k
25th
$62k
75th
$73k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $33,534 | $16.12 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,264 | $20.32 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $52,061 | $25.03 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,643 | $29.64 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $73,475 | $35.32 |
| Average (Mean) | $55,425 | $26.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in New Orleans, LA is $52,061 per year or $25.03 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the New Orleans-Metairie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How New Orleans, LA Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Louisiana Average
$54,986
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$54,571
Cost of living in New Orleans, LA is 4.6% below the national average.
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