How much does a firefighter make in Manchester?
$58,560a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $58,560Highest 10%: $80,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $74,740 | $35.93 | |
| 90th | $80,190 | $38.55 |
Other cities in New Hampshire
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Boston, MA | $73,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Manchester, NHFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Manchester?
The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $28.15 ($58,560 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Manchester than the national average?
No: $58,560 against $59,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
The median in New Hampshire is $56,620, so Manchester pays 3% more.
Where does Manchester rank for firefighter pay?
149 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,190 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.