Firefighters Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • New York
Firefighters in New York earn a median salary of $74,590 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +25.3% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 19,640 firefighters are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $62,170 to $105,250 depending on location.
$74,590
Avg median salary in New York
$105,250
Highest paying metro
$62,170
Lowest paying metro
19,640
Employed in New York
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Firefighters salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $105,250 | $74,780 | $105,260 | 15,770 |
| Rochester, NY | $88,380 | $66,860 | $89,240 | 800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,880 | $65,510 | $87,740 | 230 |
| Syracuse, NY | $73,400 | $59,120 | $80,130 | 390 |
| Utica, NY | $73,170 | $73,170 | $77,280 | 140 |
| Binghamton, NY | $73,150 | $66,810 | $90,010 | 170 |
| Albany, NY | $73,130 | $55,490 | $87,520 | 580 |
| Buffalo, NY | $72,790 | $58,650 | $80,030 | 850 |
| Watertown, NY | $71,600 | $54,290 | $71,600 | 120 |
| Elmira, NY | $67,690 | $55,650 | $79,050 | 60 |
| Central East New York | $66,540 | $54,790 | $85,290 | 190 |
| Southwest New York | $65,520 | $56,220 | $76,960 | 220 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $62,170 | $54,410 | $67,390 | 120 |