Firefighters Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $88,380 +48.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.49
10th percentile $53,030
90th percentile $89,340
Employed locally 800
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,030
    25th
    $66,860
    50th (median)
    $88,380
    75th
    $89,240
    90th
    $89,340

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 119% Median Firefighters salary is 19% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,880
    Syracuse, NY $73,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,170
    Binghamton, NY $73,150

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,410
    School Bus Monitors $34,650
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,950
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Rochester, NY is $42.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Rochester, NY is 48.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $53,030 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,860.