Firefighters Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $35,640 -40.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.14
10th percentile $27,970
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 90
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,970
    25th
    $29,350
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $37,420
    90th
    $60,420

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 61% Median Firefighters salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Grand Junction, CO $69,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Muncie, IN $67,790

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $49,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $40,360
    Security Guards $33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $65,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $44,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Goldsboro, NC is $17.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Goldsboro, NC is 40.1% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,970 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,350.