Firefighters Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $73,170 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.18
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $73,170
    50th (median)
    $73,170
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $77,280

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 106% Median Firefighters salary is 6% 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
    Rochester, NY $88,380
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $76,880
    Syracuse, NY $73,400
    Binghamton, NY $73,150

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Security Guards $44,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,590
    School Bus Monitors $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Utica, NY is $35.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Utica, NY is 22.9% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,170.