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Firefighter Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$23.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,171/year ($3,348/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,150 Firefighter jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Firefighter salary of $49,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,171 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,785 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,803 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,951 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,171 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,348 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Oklahoma?
- The median Firefighter salary in Oklahoma is $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,220 and $62,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $49,710, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $40,171 per year ($3,348 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 4,150 Firefighter jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.