Firefighters Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,520 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $85,300
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $56,220
    50th (median)
    $65,520
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $85,300

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,930
    Security Guards$38,200
    School Bus Monitors$33,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest New York is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest New York is 10.1% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,220.