Firefighters Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,470 -42.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.57
10th percentile $27,500
90th percentile $50,400
Employed locally 790
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,500
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $34,470
    75th
    $40,480
    90th
    $50,400

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $49,260
    Security Guards $35,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $70,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $65,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central North Carolina is $16.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central North Carolina is 42.1% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,500 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.