Firefighters Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,440 -22% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $37,240
    50th (median)
    $46,440
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $63,730

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,940
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,860
    Security Guards $39,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,340
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Maine is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Maine is 22% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,240.