Firefighters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $73,130 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $96,680
Employed locally 580
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $55,490
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $87,520
    90th
    $96,680

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 85% Median Firefighters salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Rochester, NY $88,380
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,880
    Syracuse, NY $73,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,110
    School Bus Monitors $34,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $118,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Albany, NY is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Albany, NY is 22.8% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Albany?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,490.