How much does a firefighter make in Maine?
$48,290a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Maine. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $48,290Highest 10%: $63,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $43,420 | $20.88 | |
| Median | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $63,740 | $30.64 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ME | $52,930 |
| Portland, ME | $49,320 |
| Bangor, ME | $48,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
| 32. Utah | $48,310 |
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $23.22 ($48,290 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $48,290 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Maine rank for firefighter pay?
Maine ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays firefighters the most?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME, with a median of $52,930 a year.
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.