Firefighters Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $48,340 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $31,890
90th percentile $60,660
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,890
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $60,660
    90th
    $60,660

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 76% Median Firefighters salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Ames, IA $86,140
    Medford, OR $85,830
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,130

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,080
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,580
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$85,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$71,660
    School Bus Monitors$37,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bangor, ME is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bangor, ME is 18.8% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Bangor?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,890 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.