How much does a firefighter make in Portland?
$49,320a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.71 an hour or $4,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.71
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 199 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,100Median: $49,320Highest 10%: $63,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $43,700 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| 75th | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $63,740 | $30.64 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Lewiston, ME | $52,930 |
| Bangor, ME | $48,020 |
Related jobs in Portland
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.71 ($49,320 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $49,320 against $59,280 nationally, 17% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $48,290, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for firefighter pay?
199 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,740 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.