What are the main factors that influence a Forest Fire Fighter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Forest Fire Fighter's salary?

A Forest Fire Fighter's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,738 for beginners, reaching about $51,626 at mid-level, and approach $54,880 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Forest Fire Fighter?

Forest Fire Fighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forest Fire Fighter roles are District of Columbia $60,772, California $60,541, Massachusetts $59,734. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forest Fire Fighter roles make?

Salaries for Forest Fire Fighter level roles vary by specialization: NR Forest Fire Response Lead: $85,591; Qualified Wildland Fire Fighter: $64,825; Fire Fighter: $63,984; Fire Fighter II: $62,749; Volunteer Fire Fighter: $62,428.

Forest Fire Fighter Salary in Vermont

How much does a Forest Fire Fighter make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forest Fire Fighter in Vermont is $53,872 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Forest Fire Fighter's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,734
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,221 to $61,128
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,164

10% $41,164

50% (Median) $53,872

90% $67,734

Forest Fire Fighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,128	$5,094	$1,176	$29
Average	$53,872	$4,489	$1,036	$26
25th Percentile	$47,221	$3,935	$908	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Forest Fire Fighter Salaries

A Forest Fire Fighter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Forest Fire Fighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forest Fire Fighter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,738
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,053
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,626
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,074
Expert (over 8 years): $54,880

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Forest Fire Fighter	less than 1 year	$49,738
Early Career Level Forest Fire Fighter	1-2 years	$50,053
Mid-Level Level Forest Fire Fighter	2-4 years	$51,626
Senior-Level Level Forest Fire Fighter	5-8 years	$54,074
Expert Level Forest Fire Fighter	over 8 years	$54,880

How Do Forest Fire Fighter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forest Fire Fighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,772.
California: $60,541.
Massachusetts: $59,734.

District of Columbia $60,772 California $60,541 Massachusetts $59,734 Washington $59,515 New Jersey $59,493 Alaska $59,416 Connecticut $58,659 New York $58,351

Hawaii $57,369 Rhode Island $56,908 Maryland $56,595 Minnesota $56,167 Colorado $56,002 Illinois $55,947 Oregon $55,739 Delaware $55,585

New Hampshire $55,488 Virginia $55,272 Pennsylvania $54,641 Nevada $54,322 North Dakota $54,218 Michigan $54,054 Wisconsin $53,993 Vermont $53,872

Texas $53,538 Maine $53,516 Arizona $53,483 Ohio $53,444 Georgia $52,939 Indiana $52,687 Wyoming $52,637 Utah $52,561

Iowa $52,528 Kansas $52,264 Louisiana $52,187 North Carolina $52,160 Missouri $52,149 Florida $51,935 Montana $51,820 Nebraska $51,710

Kentucky $51,649 South Carolina $51,430 Tennessee $51,293 Idaho $51,238 New Mexico $50,837 Oklahoma $50,749 Alabama $50,425 South Dakota $49,882

Arkansas $49,586 West Virginia $49,426 Mississippi $48,949

Top Paying Cities for Forest Fire Fighter

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $55,143
Barre: $55,226
Cabot: $55,105

Adamant, VT $55,143

Barre, VT $55,226

Cabot, VT $55,105

Calais, VT $55,153

East Barre, VT $55,142

East Calais, VT $55,143

East Montpelier, VT $55,180

Eden, VT $55,107

Eden Mills, VT $55,057

Graniteville, VT $55,223

Hyde Park, VT $55,188

Johnson, VT $55,258

Lake Elmore, VT $55,127

Marshfield, VT $55,114

Moretown, VT $55,262

Morrisville, VT $55,255

Moscow, VT $55,283

Northfield, VT $55,194

Northfield Falls, VT $55,452

North Hyde Park, VT $55,184

North Montpelier, VT $55,129

Plainfield, VT $55,121

Roxbury, VT $55,028

South Barre, VT $55,290

Waterbury, VT $55,278

Stowe, VT $55,285

Waitsfield, VT $55,254

Warren, VT $55,151

Washington, VT $55,044

Waterbury Center, VT $55,276

Websterville, VT $55,214

Williamstown, VT $55,150

Wolcott, VT $55,119

Woodbury, VT $55,065

Worcester, VT $55,120

Rutland, VT $55,118

Belmont, VT $54,948

Benson, VT $54,948

Bomoseen, VT $55,034

Brandon, VT $55,075

Bridport, VT $55,081

Castleton, VT $55,045

Center Rutland, VT $55,083

Chittenden, VT $54,956

Cuttingsville, VT $54,937

Danby, VT $55,031

East Middlebury, VT $55,111

East Poultney, VT $55,037

East Wallingford, VT $54,977

Fair Haven, VT $54,996

Florence, VT $54,977

Forest Dale, VT $55,077

Gaysville, VT $54,728

Granville, VT $54,986

Hancock, VT $54,977

Hydeville, VT $55,041

Killington, VT $54,971

Middlebury, VT $55,196

Middletown Springs, VT $55,007

Mount Holly, VT $54,956

North Clarendon, VT $55,037

Orwell, VT $55,031

Pawlet, VT $55,050

Pittsfield, VT $55,003

Pittsford, VT $55,056

Poultney, VT $55,045

Proctor, VT $55,106

Ripton, VT $55,043

Rochester, VT $55,014

Rupert, VT $55,009

Salisbury, VT $55,096

Shoreham, VT $55,050

Stockbridge, VT $54,952

Wallingford, VT $54,982

Wells, VT $55,052

West Pawlet, VT $55,071

West Rupert, VT $55,058

West Rutland, VT $55,024

Whiting, VT $55,052

Saint Johnsbury, VT $55,111

Albany, VT $55,079

Barnet, VT $55,052

Barton, VT $55,073

Beebe Plain, VT $55,090

Concord, VT $55,000

Coventry, VT $55,154

Craftsbury, VT $55,095

Craftsbury Common, VT $55,098

Danville, VT $55,065

Derby, VT $55,090

Derby Line, VT $55,049

East Burke, VT $55,047

East Charleston, VT $55,052

East Hardwick, VT $55,082

East Haven, VT $54,927

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $55,110

Glover, VT $55,057

Granby, VT $54,859

Greensboro, VT $55,038

Greensboro Bend, VT $55,073

Hardwick, VT $55,134

Irasburg, VT $55,060

Island Pond, VT $54,970

Lowell, VT $55,041

Lower Waterford, VT $55,104

Lyndon, VT $55,094

Lyndon Center, VT $55,156

Lyndonville, VT $55,096

Morgan, VT $54,997

Newport, VT $55,123

Newport Center, VT $55,052

North Concord, VT $54,909

North Troy, VT $55,060

Orleans, VT $55,039

Passumpsic, VT $55,114

Peacham, VT $55,004

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $55,116

Sheffield, VT $55,018

Sutton, VT $55,014

Troy, VT $55,066

West Burke, VT $55,051

West Charleston, VT $55,025

West Danville, VT $55,068

Westfield, VT $55,024

West Glover, VT $55,062

Averill, VT $54,741

Beecher Falls, VT $55,096

Canaan, VT $54,959

Gilman, VT $55,201

Guildhall, VT $54,887

Lunenburg, VT $55,006

Norton, VT $54,851

North Bennington, VT $55,464

North Pownal, VT $55,576

Pownal, VT $55,607

White River Junction, VT $55,104

Ascutney, VT $55,130

Barnard, VT $54,979

Bethel, VT $55,013

Bradford, VT $55,071

Bridgewater, VT $55,035

Bridgewater Corners, VT $54,926

Brookfield, VT $55,067

Brownsville, VT $55,037

Chelsea, VT $55,035

Corinth, VT $55,020

East Corinth, VT $55,043

East Randolph, VT $55,054

East Ryegate, VT $55,006

East Thetford, VT $55,074

Fairlee, VT $55,015

Groton, VT $55,029

Hartford, VT $55,247

Hartland, VT $55,054

Hartland Four Corners, VT $55,052

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $55,194

Newbury, VT $55,023

North Hartland, VT $55,093

North Pomfret, VT $54,999

North Thetford, VT $55,073

Norwich, VT $55,062

Plymouth, VT $54,887

Post Mills, VT $55,061

Quechee, VT $55,118

Randolph, VT $55,108

Randolph Center, VT $55,080

Reading, VT $54,932

Sharon, VT $55,012

South Pomfret, VT $54,959

South Royalton, VT $55,028

South Ryegate, VT $55,039

South Strafford, VT $55,025

South Woodstock, VT $54,946

Strafford, VT $54,977

Taftsville, VT $55,122

Thetford, VT $55,074

Thetford Center, VT $55,016

Topsham, VT $55,000

Tunbridge, VT $55,010

Vershire, VT $54,984

Wells River, VT $55,043

West Fairlee, VT $55,144

West Hartford, VT $55,000

West Newbury, VT $55,021

West Topsham, VT $55,044

Wilder, VT $55,250

Windsor, VT $55,077

Woodstock, VT $55,009

Bellows Falls, VT $55,210

Cambridgeport, VT $55,147

Cavendish, VT $54,964

Chester, VT $55,018

Chester Depot, VT $54,999

Grafton, VT $54,977

Londonderry, VT $55,076

Ludlow, VT $54,992

North Springfield, VT $55,184

Perkinsville, VT $55,034

Peru, VT $55,018

Proctorsville, VT $54,973

Saxtons River, VT $55,198

South Londonderry, VT $55,110

Springfield, VT $55,157

Westminster, VT $55,209

Westminster Station, VT $55,213

Weston, VT $54,961

Shaftsbury, VT $55,398

Brattleboro, VT $55,323

Bondville, VT $55,094

East Dover, VT $55,206

Jacksonville, VT $55,344

Jamaica, VT $55,095

Marlboro, VT $55,596

Newfane, VT $55,169

Putney, VT $55,158

Readsboro, VT $55,603

South Newfane, VT $55,189

Stamford, VT $55,563

Townshend, VT $55,119

Vernon, VT $55,492

Wardsboro, VT $55,159

West Dover, VT $55,250

West Dummerston, VT $55,183

West Halifax, VT $55,268

West Townshend, VT $55,045

West Wardsboro, VT $55,046

Whitingham, VT $55,325

Williamsville, VT $55,183

Wilmington, VT $55,291

Burlington, VT $55,442

South Burlington, VT $55,439

Winooski, VT $55,442

Colchester, VT $55,442

Alburgh, VT $55,166

Bakersfield, VT $55,247

Belvidere Center, VT $55,047

Bristol, VT $55,259

Cambridge, VT $55,325

Charlotte, VT $55,367

East Berkshire, VT $55,194

East Fairfield, VT $55,276

Enosburg Falls, VT $55,124

Essex, VT $55,400

Essex Junction, VT $55,404

Fairfax, VT $55,329

Fairfield, VT $55,275

Ferrisburgh, VT $55,305

Franklin, VT $55,127

Grand Isle, VT $55,334

Highgate Center, VT $55,174

Highgate Springs, VT $55,202

Hinesburg, VT $55,366

Huntington, VT $55,324

Isle La Motte, VT $55,234

Jeffersonville, VT $55,287

Jericho, VT $55,354

Jonesville, VT $55,365

Milton, VT $55,380

Monkton, VT $55,321

Montgomery, VT $55,124

Montgomery Center, VT $55,057

New Haven, VT $55,252

North Ferrisburgh, VT $55,330

North Hero, VT $55,275

Richford, VT $55,114

Richmond, VT $55,360

Saint Albans, VT $55,300

Saint Albans Bay, VT $55,293

Shelburne, VT $55,417

Sheldon, VT $55,234

Sheldon Springs, VT $55,370

South Hero, VT $55,384

Starksboro, VT $55,291

Swanton, VT $55,224

Underhill, VT $55,341

Underhill Center, VT $55,343

Vergennes, VT $55,235

Waterville, VT $55,254

Westford, VT $55,369

Williston, VT $55,410

Montpelier, VT $55,217

Bennington, VT $55,504

Arlington, VT $55,309

Dorset, VT $55,094

East Arlington, VT $55,073

East Dorset, VT $55,095

Manchester, VT $55,243

Manchester Center, VT $55,207

Forest Fire Fighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forest Fire Fighter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,221

Average $53,872/year

$61,128

$3,935

Average $4,489/month

$5,094

$908

Average $1,036/week

$1,176

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,128	$5,094	$1,176	$29
Average	$53,872	$4,489	$1,036	$26
25th Percentile	$47,221	$3,935	$908	$23

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