Firefighters Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $78,410 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.70
10th percentile $63,340
90th percentile $81,260
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,340
    25th
    $68,040
    50th (median)
    $78,410
    75th
    $81,260
    90th
    $81,260

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 91% Median Firefighters salary is 9% 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
    New Haven, CT $78,090
    Connecticut $77,660
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,130

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,980
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,810
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $38,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,060
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Waterbury?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Waterbury, CT is $37.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.68 or more per hour.

    Is Waterbury above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Waterbury, CT is 31.7% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $63,340 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,040.