Firefighters Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $48,290 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $56,040
    90th
    $58,500

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,100
    Security Guards $39,900
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,420
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $46,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southern Vermont is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southern Vermont is 18.9% 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.