Firefighters Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $67,690 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.54
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $79,050
Employed locally 60
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $55,650
    50th (median)
    $67,690
    75th
    $79,050
    90th
    $79,050

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 107% Median Firefighters salary is 7% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Rochester, NY $88,380
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,880
    Syracuse, NY $73,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,260
    Security Guards $40,540
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,370
    School Bus Monitors $33,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Elmira, NY is $32.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Elmira, NY is 13.7% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,650.