salary$68,970 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,010per year
Jobs in the area2,680people work this job
Can a firefighter afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 22.6% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a firefighter in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $68,970 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $39,220 and $102,010.
Can a firefighter afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 22.6% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.