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Firefighter salary in Maryland

Firefighters in Maryland earn a median $73,810 a year across all employers.

$73,810
median pay in MD, all employers
5,340
workers in MD (SOC 33-2011)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Maryland, all employers Sourced

Firefighters (SOC 33-2011) in Maryland, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureMD
Workers5,340
10th percentile$48,030
Median$73,810
90th percentile$98,770
National median, government employers$60,050

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Maryland

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System (LEOPS)
Members enrolled on or after July 1, 2011
2%age 50, regardless of service7%Not stated

Local employees: Local police and firefighters

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System (LEOPS)
Members enrolled on or after July 1, 2011
2%age 50, regardless of service7%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Maryland pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Maryland

90 fire departments in Maryland, largest Baltimore City Fire Department, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, Baltimore County Fire Department.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Maryland

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Firefighter page.

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