Firefighters Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,170 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $44,320
90th percentile $73,390
Employed locally 120
National median $59,530

Compare Firefighters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Capital/Northern New York stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Firefighters
in
Capital/Northern New York
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,320
    25th
    $54,410
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $67,390
    90th
    $73,390

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,290
    Security Guards $40,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    School Bus Monitors $34,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Capital/Northern New York is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Capital/Northern New York is 4.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $44,320 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,410.