Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Hampshire | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,620 | $62,011 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.22 | $29.81 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $54,338.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in New Hampshire is $56,620, or about $27.22 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. New Hampshire is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in New Hampshire typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,700 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $56,620, New Hampshire offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.