Firefighters Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $48,390 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $20,840
90th percentile $100,290
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,840
    25th
    $28,960
    50th (median)
    $48,390
    75th
    $76,250
    90th
    $100,290

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,490
    Security Guards $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $73,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,320
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southern South Carolina is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in Southern South Carolina is 18.7% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $20,840 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,960.