How much does a Firefighters make per hour in Maryland?

Firefighters Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,880 -21.2% vs national

Median hourly $22.54

10th percentile $39,680

90th percentile $77,260

Employed locally 120

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

Maryland

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$39,680

25th

$46,130

50th (median)

$46,880

75th

$57,980

90th

$77,260

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Maryland

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$62,380
Security Guards	$37,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$63,390
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$93,740
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$74,240
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$31,690

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in Maryland?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Maryland is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.79 or more per hour.

Is Maryland above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in Maryland is 21.2% 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 Maryland?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $39,680 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,130.