Firefighters Salary in Central New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,010 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $77,220
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $54,010
    75th
    $59,330
    90th
    $77,220

    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

    Related occupations in Central New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,700
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,860
    Security Guards$44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$85,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central New Hampshire is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

    Is Central New Hampshire above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central New Hampshire is 9.3% 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 Central New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Central New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.