Firefighters Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

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

Median annual salary $39,170 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $62,440
Employed locally 210
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $62,440

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,150
    Security Guards $38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $85,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $80,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwestern New Hampshire is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 34.2% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.