Firefighters Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $80,780 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.84
10th percentile $64,450
90th percentile $87,010
Employed locally 790
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,450
    25th
    $79,100
    50th (median)
    $80,780
    75th
    $85,610
    90th
    $87,010

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% 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
    District of Columbia $79,430
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $78,410
    New Haven, CT $78,090
    Connecticut $77,660
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,130

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,140
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,940
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $102,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bridgeport, CT is $38.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.42 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bridgeport, CT is 35.7% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $64,450 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,100.