Firefighter Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median firefighter in the Buffalo area earns $74,470 a year ($35.80 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 26% below the New York State median ($100,960). Half of the 820 firefighters there earn between $59,300 and $80,920.
Median $74,470
10th: $48,12090th: $80,920
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,120 | $56,390 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $59,300 | $65,420 | $44,490 |
| Median | $74,470 | $100,960 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $80,920 | $106,430 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $80,920 | $106,440 | $101,040 |
| Average | $68,280 | $87,150 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 820 | 12,950 | 345,990 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- New York, NY: $106,420
- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
- Portland, OR: $85,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.