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Firefighters Salary in Vermont

Firefighters in Vermont earn a median of $46,430 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$46,430
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($59,280)
Rank among states
40 of 50
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Vermont

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,790; the top 10% earn over $77,200. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.

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Firefighters pay in Vermont

How much do firefighters make in Vermont?

The median is $46,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,790 and the top 10% earn over $77,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Vermont a good state for firefighters?

On pay alone it ranks 40 of 50 (−22% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses