Firefighters Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Firefighters in North Carolina earn a median salary of $37,825 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -36.5% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 17,780 firefighters are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $32,380 to $47,150 depending on location.
$37,825
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$47,150
Highest paying metro
$32,380
Lowest paying metro
17,780
Employed in North Carolina
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Firefighters salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | $47,150 | $36,270 | $61,260 | 1,840 |
| Raleigh, NC | $46,050 | $35,540 | $53,750 | 2,240 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $44,650 | $28,500 | $54,400 | 230 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $41,670 | $32,590 | $50,710 | 350 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $38,800 | $31,730 | $55,850 | 810 |
| Durham, NC | $37,860 | $34,600 | $46,950 | 1,210 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $37,530 | $34,160 | $55,190 | 4,520 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,400 | $31,270 | $45,770 | 640 |
| Asheville, NC | $37,050 | $32,040 | $42,400 | 920 |
| Burlington, NC | $36,780 | $32,180 | $43,070 | 200 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $36,380 | $29,190 | $43,680 | 790 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $35,640 | $29,350 | $37,420 | 90 |
| Winston, NC | $35,430 | $30,100 | $40,830 | 1,050 |
| Hickory, NC | $34,790 | $29,890 | $44,270 | 740 |
| Central North Carolina | $34,470 | $30,300 | $40,480 | 790 |
| Greenville, NC | $33,910 | $31,170 | $34,480 | 170 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $32,910 | $26,970 | $44,960 | 220 |
| Western North Carolina | $32,380 | $28,870 | $34,480 | 970 |