Firefighters Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $73,150 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.17
10th percentile $52,560
90th percentile $90,010
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,560
    25th
    $66,810
    50th (median)
    $73,150
    75th
    $90,010
    90th
    $90,010

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 115% Median Firefighters salary is 15% above 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 Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,980
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,840
    School Bus Monitors $31,720
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $32,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $83,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Binghamton, NY is $35.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.58 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Binghamton, NY is 22.9% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $52,560 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,810.