Firefighters Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $63,300 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.43
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $77,660
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $63,300
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $77,660

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 75% Median Firefighters salary is 25% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,160

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,250
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Norwich, CT is $30.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Norwich, CT is 6.3% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.