Firefighter Salary in New York, NY
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The median firefighter in the New York area earns $106,420 a year ($51.16 an hour), 80% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 5% above the New York State median ($100,960). Half of the 14,960 firefighters there earn between $74,880 and $106,430.
Median $106,420
10th: $56,39090th: $115,380
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,390 | $56,390 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $74,880 | $65,420 | $44,490 |
| Median | $106,420 | $100,960 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $106,430 | $106,430 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $115,380 | $106,440 | $101,040 |
| Average | $92,410 | $87,150 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 14,960 | 12,950 | 345,990 |
New York, NY ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- Buffalo, NY: $74,470
- 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.