Firefighters Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Firefighters in Connecticut earn a median salary of $74,532 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +25.2% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 2,880 firefighters are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $63,300 to $80,780 depending on location.
$74,532
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$80,780
Highest paying metro
$63,300
Lowest paying metro
2,880
Employed in Connecticut
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Firefighters salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $80,780 | $79,100 | $85,610 | 790 |
| Waterbury, CT | $78,410 | $68,040 | $81,260 | 230 |
| New Haven, CT | $78,090 | $66,080 | $79,770 | 550 |
| Hartford, CT | $75,160 | $56,780 | $80,390 | 930 |
| Connecticut | $71,450 | $49,410 | $71,450 | 60 |
| Norwich, CT | $63,300 | $47,720 | $73,340 | 320 |