How much does a firefighter make in Bangor?
$48,020a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 214 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $48,020Highest 10%: $59,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| 90th | $59,950 | $28.82 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Lewiston, ME | $52,930 |
| Portland, ME | $49,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Bangor, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $23.09 ($48,020 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bangor than the national average?
No: $48,020 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $48,290, so Bangor pays 1% less.
Where does Bangor rank for firefighter pay?
214 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,950 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.