How much does a firefighter make in New Hampshire?
$56,620a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in New Hampshire. That is $27.22 an hour or $4,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.22
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $56,620Highest 10%: $78,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| 75th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 90th | $78,570 | $37.77 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $73,990 |
| Manchester, NH | $58,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 22. Virginia | $58,670 |
| 23. Florida | $58,550 |
| 24. Wyoming | $58,090 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,620 |
| 26. Iowa | $55,810 |
| 27. North Dakota | $55,080 |
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $27.22 ($56,620 a year).
Do firefighters make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
No: $56,620 against $59,280 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Hampshire rank for firefighter pay?
New Hampshire ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays firefighters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $73,990 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.