Firefighters Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine
Firefighters in Maine earn a median salary of $48,938 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.8% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 2,370 firefighters are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $46,440 to $55,940 depending on location.
$48,938
Avg median salary in Maine
$55,940
Highest paying metro
$46,440
Lowest paying metro
2,370
Employed in Maine
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Firefighters salaries by city in Maine
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | $55,940 | $44,580 | $68,410 | 180 |
| Bangor, ME | $48,340 | $35,170 | $60,660 | 310 |
| Portland, ME | $47,490 | $42,130 | $57,630 | 1,340 |
| Southwest Maine | $46,480 | $36,760 | $58,750 | 320 |
| Northeast Maine | $46,440 | $37,240 | $60,040 | 220 |