Firefighters Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $78,090 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $52,320
90th percentile $85,200
Employed locally 550
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,320
    25th
    $66,080
    50th (median)
    $78,090
    75th
    $79,770
    90th
    $85,200

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 91% Median Firefighters salary is 9% 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
    Connecticut $77,660
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,130

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,980
    School Bus Monitors$37,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in New Haven, CT is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.42 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in New Haven, CT is 31.2% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $52,320 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,080.