salary$46,600 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,420per year
Jobs in the area1,970people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Greensboro?
Expensive. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 38.5% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $46,600 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $29,940 and $77,420.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 38.5% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.