Oklahoma Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 6 Oklahoma fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 5 current Oklahoma listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $66,349.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in Oklahoma
- 1. Midwest City Fire Department $55,622 (Firefighter, September 2026)
- 2. Bartlesville Fire Department $52,000 (Firefighter, May 2026)
- 3. Tinker AFB Fire Department $50,460 (FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPT), October 2026)
- 4. Ardmore Air Park Fire Department $47,915 (FIREFIGHTER, September 2026)
Oklahoma departments with official pay schedules
- Tulsa Fire Department $54,296 entry pay a year (Source: CBA, Jul 2025 (FY2025-26))
All Oklahoma departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinker AFB Fire Department · Tinker AFB | $50,460 | $65,599 | 2 |
| Ardmore Air Park Fire Department · Ardmore | $47,915 | $49,592 | 1 |
| Bartlesville Fire Department · Bartlesville | $52,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Midwest City Fire Department · Midwest City | $55,622 | $62,442 | 1 |
| Yukon Fire Department · Yukon | $57,762 | Not listed | 1 |
| Oklahoma City Fire Department · Oklahoma City | $24.70/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.