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Firefighter salary in Louisiana

Firefighters in Louisiana earn a median $33,120 a year across all employers.

$33,120
median pay in LA, all employers
5,230
workers in LA (SOC 33-2011)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Louisiana, all employers Sourced

Firefighters (SOC 33-2011) in Louisiana, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureLA
Workers5,230
10th percentile$22,510
Median$33,120
90th percentile$56,670
National median, government employers$60,050

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Louisiana

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
LASERS Hazardous Duty Services Plan (HAZ Plan, Act 992 of 2010)
Hazardous Duty Services Plan (plan code HAZP)
3.33%age 55 with 12 years of HAZ Plan service9.5%Not stated

Local employees: Local police and firefighters

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Firefighters' Retirement System of Louisiana (FRS)
FRS (single tier)
3.33%age 55 with 12 years of serviceNot publishedVaries

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Louisiana pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Louisiana

223 fire departments in Louisiana, largest New Orleans Fire Department, Shreveport Fire Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Louisiana

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Firefighter page.

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