Firefighters Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $55,940 -6% vs national
Median hourly $26.90
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $73,610
Employed locally 180
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $55,940
    75th
    $68,410
    90th
    $73,610

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 83% Median Firefighters salary is 17% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Ames, IA $86,140
    Medford, OR $85,830
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $73,130

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $41,560
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,180
    Security Guards $42,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,530
    School Bus Monitors $38,410
    Private Detectives and Investigators $41,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lewiston, ME is $26.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lewiston, ME is 6% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.