Firefighters Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,450 +20% vs national
Median hourly $34.35
10th percentile $48,390
90th percentile $75,620
Employed locally 60
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,390
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $71,450
    75th
    $71,450
    90th
    $75,620

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,610
    Security Guards$42,680
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117,850
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Connecticut is $34.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Connecticut is 20% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $48,390 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.