Firefighters Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,280 -44.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $25,700
90th percentile $53,190
Employed locally 350
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,700
    25th
    $30,060
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $41,670
    90th
    $53,190

    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 Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,170
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,900
    Security Guards $31,280
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $66,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeastern South Carolina is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 44.1% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,700 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,060.