Firefighters Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $50,710 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $75,990
Employed locally 540
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $41,420
    50th (median)
    $50,710
    75th
    $63,230
    90th
    $75,990

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 63% Median Firefighters salary is 37% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,130
    Tuscaloosa, AL $66,890
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $55,780
    Sumter, SC $53,470
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $51,700

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,200
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,150
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$118,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hilton Head Island, SC is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 14.8% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,420.