Firefighters Salary in Central East New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central East New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,540 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.99
10th percentile $44,780
90th percentile $85,290
Employed locally 190
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,780
    25th
    $54,790
    50th (median)
    $66,540
    75th
    $85,290
    90th
    $85,290

    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 Central East New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,810
    Security Guards $44,470
    School Bus Monitors $33,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $85,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $103,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Central East New York?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Central East New York is $31.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.25 or more per hour.

    Is Central East New York above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Central East New York is 11.8% 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 Central East New York?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $44,780 per year in Central East New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,790.