Firefighters Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $75,160 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $86,360
Employed locally 930
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $56,780
    50th (median)
    $75,160
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $86,360

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 81% Median Firefighters salary is 19% below 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,780
    District of Columbia $79,430
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $78,410
    New Haven, CT $78,090
    Connecticut $77,660
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,130

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,780
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$113,970
    School Bus Monitors$36,980
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hartford, CT is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.11 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hartford, CT is 26.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,780.