Firefighters Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$37,940

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.24

per hour

Employment

19,410

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-36.0%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, North Carolina pays 36.0% LESS for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,191

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

41%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$29,360

25th

$34,010

Median

$37,940

75th

$47,690

90th

$61,940

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).