Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maine | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,290 | $62,011 | -22% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.22 | $29.81 | -22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $49,732.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Maine is $48,290, or about $23.22 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Maine is -22% below the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Maine typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,480 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $48,290, Maine offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.