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Firefighter Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$15.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,173/year ($2,348/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,230 Firefighter jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Firefighter salary of $33,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,173 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $33,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,794 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,534 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$619 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,173 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,348 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Louisiana?
- The median Firefighter salary in Louisiana is $33,120 per year ($15.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,510 and $44,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $33,120, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $28,173 per year ($2,348 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 5,230 Firefighter jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.