Firefighters Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $44,560 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $30,740
90th percentile $67,870
Employed locally 80
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,740
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $44,560
    75th
    $55,200
    90th
    $67,870

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,720
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,600
    Security Guards $42,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northern Vermont is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northern Vermont is 25.1% 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,740 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.