Firefighters Salary in Northern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,640 -25% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $64,480
Employed locally 520
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $44,640
    75th
    $58,250
    90th
    $64,480

    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 Northern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,960
    Security Guards $44,600
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,750
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $47,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northern New Hampshire is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Hampshire above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northern New Hampshire is 25% 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 Northern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Northern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.