Firefighters Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $60,770 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $86,850
Employed locally 740
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $60,770
    75th
    $86,050
    90th
    $86,850

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Manhattan, KS $50,650

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,820
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,660
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,550
    Transportation Security Screeners $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Manchester, NH is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Manchester, NH is 2.1% above 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.