The median annual wage for Firefighters in Paducah, KY-IL is $41,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,950.
Pay spans roughly $29,130 at the 10th percentile to $84,210 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.80 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as firefighters in Paducah, KY-IL.
| Median (annual) | $41,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.80 |
| 10th percentile | $29,130 |
| 90th percentile | $84,210 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.