How much does a firefighter make in Maryland?
$73,810a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Maryland. That is $35.49 an hour or $6,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.49
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,030Median: $73,810Highest 10%: $98,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 25th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| Median | $73,810 | $35.49 | |
| 75th | $90,760 | $43.63 | |
| 90th | $98,770 | $47.49 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Baltimore, MD | $73,810 |
| Washington, DC | $66,980 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $49,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 6. Connecticut | $77,630 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| 12. Oregon | $70,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $35.49 ($73,810 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $73,810 against $59,280 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Maryland rank for firefighter pay?
Maryland ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays firefighters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $78,050 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.