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Firefighter Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$17.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,574/year ($2,465/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,920 Firefighter jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Firefighter salary of $35,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,574 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $35,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,126 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,745 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,435 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,574 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,465 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Mississippi?
- The median Firefighter salary in Mississippi is $35,880 per year ($17.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,430 and $44,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $35,880, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $29,574 per year ($2,465 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 2,920 Firefighter jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.