Firefighters pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,180 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Monroe earn between $21,380 and $33,240.
- $21K10th
- $21K25th
- $23KMedian
- $33K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,260 | $2,272 | $13.11 |
| Median | $22,800 | $1,900 | $10.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,380 | $1,782 | $10.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,240 | $2,770 | $15.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Firefighters in Monroe earn 26% less than the Louisiana average ($36,610) and 57% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -62% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $27,260 | $22,800 | $21,380 | $35,180 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $36,610 | $33,120 | $22,510 | $56,670 | 5,230 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Monroe
On the average salary of $27,260, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $23,627 a year, or $1,969 a month and $909 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $27,260 buys what about $32,609 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 10th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Alexandria pays the most ($44,860).
- Alexandria$44,860
- New Orleans$41,920
- Lake Charles$39,000
- Shreveport$37,290
- Slidell$36,320
- Baton Rouge$35,410
- Lafayette$32,850
- Hammond$30,180
- Houma$29,840
- Monroe$27,260
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Monroe: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Monroe?
$13.11 an hour on average, and $10.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Monroe?
About $23,627 a year ($1,969 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,260.
Do firefighters earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 57% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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