Firefighters Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,480 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $31,600
90th percentile $62,080
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,600
    25th
    $36,760
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $62,080

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,980
    Security Guards $39,820
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Maine is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Maine is 21.9% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,600 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,760.