Firefighter Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median firefighter in the Charlotte area earns $38,700 a year ($18.61 an hour), 35% below the U.S. median ($59,280) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($37,940). Half of the 4,700 firefighters there earn between $34,900 and $57,950.
Median $38,700
10th: $30,41090th: $79,960
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,410 | $29,360 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $34,900 | $34,010 | $44,490 |
| Median | $38,700 | $37,940 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $57,950 | $47,690 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $79,960 | $61,940 | $101,040 |
| Average | $47,070 | $43,060 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 4,700 | 19,410 | 345,990 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- Raleigh, NC: $45,640
- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.