SOC 33-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Firefighters — Baltimore
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Baltimore, MD comes to $73,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,280 by 24.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Baltimore, MD comes to $73,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,280 by 24.5%. Pay ranges from under $48,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,470 to $97,520.
Employment stands at 2,510, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $49,690. Of the 646 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 273rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,500 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $57,470 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $73,810 | +24.5% |
| 75th | $97,520 | +64.5% |
| 90th | $98,210 | +65.7% |
| Mean | $73,660 | +24.3% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $49,690 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baltimore run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $73,810 buys what $70,295 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,295US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,810 a year, 24.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,500 to $98,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $49,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Firefighters in Baltimore, MD?
The median annual wage is $73,810, or $35.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,280, so pay in Baltimore, MD is 24.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Baltimore, MD earns more than $98,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hagerstown, at $49,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,510 jobs in this occupation in Baltimore, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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