salary$60,770 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$84,220per year
Jobs in the area3,000people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Overland Park?
Expensive. Rent of $1,810 a month takes 35.7% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Overland Park, KS?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $60,770 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $38,740 and $84,220.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Overland Park?
Typical rent of $1,810 a month takes 35.7% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.