Firefighters Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $35,430 -40.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $28,300
90th percentile $47,520
Employed locally 1,050
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,300
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $40,830
    90th
    $47,520

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 55% Median Firefighters salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Grand Junction, CO $69,680
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Muncie, IN $67,790

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $55,840
    Security Guards $36,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Winston, NC is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Winston, NC is 40.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,300 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.