How much does a firefighter make in Baltimore?
$73,810a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $35.49 an hour or $6,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.49
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,500Median: $73,810Highest 10%: $98,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $57,470 | $27.63 | |
| Median | $73,810 | $35.49 | |
| 75th | $97,520 | $46.88 | |
| 90th | $98,210 | $47.22 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Washington, DC | $66,980 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $49,690 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $35.49 ($73,810 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $73,810 against $59,280 nationally, 25% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $73,810, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for firefighter pay?
60 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,210 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.