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$33,500

The average pension payment for a firefighter in the New Hampshire Retirement System, in 2009. The retirement system covers 23,500 retirees including police officers, firefighters, teachers, and state and municipal employees.

The average pension payment for a firefighter in the New Hampshire Retirement System, in 2009. The retirement system covers 23,500 retirees including police officers, firefighters, teachers, and state and municipal employees.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.