Firefighters Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $38,800 -34.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $62,550
Employed locally 810
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $55,850
    90th
    $62,550

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $50,270
    Security Guards $34,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern North Carolina is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern North Carolina is 34.8% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.