How much does a firefighter make in Vermont?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Vermont. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,790Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $77,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| 25th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 90th | $77,200 | $37.12 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $54,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
| 43. New Mexico | $41,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Vermont than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $59,280 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Vermont rank for firefighter pay?
Vermont ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in Vermont pays firefighters the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $54,990 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.